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An unapologetic feminist and human rights enthusiast, Maureen has dedicated the better part of the past decade to volunteering and working with NGOs and non-profits, and writing about feminist issues. In addition to sherights, her work has been featured on numerous websites, including Mic.com, The Huffington Post, Women Under Siege, Feministing, Jezebel, Fem2.0 and more. She is a huge fan of snark, all things chocolate and traveling. You can follow Maureen on Twitter at @MaureenShaw.

• Proposed Bill Makes Pregnant Rape Victims Evidence Incubators

  By Maureen on January 24, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  In what can only be described as a completely heinous, ridiculous and inhumane act, a New Mexico lawmaker has introduced a bill that would criminalize abortion for rape victims. Yes. You read that right. Normally, these anti-choice politicos like to… Read More ›

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• Equal Education, Unequal Pay

  By Maureen on January 18, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  It’s 2013 and the gender pay gap is still alive and strong. As LearnStuff.com points out, Even with moves toward equalizing pay between men and women, men still make almost 20% more than women in nearly all industries. This is… Read More ›

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• Why Postpartum Depression is a Feminist Issue

  By Maureen on December 19, 2012 • ( 11 )

  

  Five months ago today, I gave birth to a beautiful, perfectly healthy baby girl.  I had a smooth, uncomplicated delivery and was immediately enthralled with my daughter. Everything about her – from her little button nose to her ridiculously tiny… Read More ›

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• Quick Hit: World Contraception Day

  By Maureen on September 26, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  On this World Contraception Day, I’d like to give a shout-out to birth control in all its forms. It gives me freedoms to and freedoms from, all of which I appreciate on a daily basis: freedom to determine the size… Read More ›

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• Action Alert: Strike Out Rape Culture, NYC!

  By Maureen on September 16, 2012 • ( 3 )

  There’s nothing to pull me out from my maternity break like a little rape culture. Check out this gem I found on NOW-NYC’s Not Cool Tumblr: This Bowlmor Lanes advertisement is currently posted throughout New York City subways and reads,… Read More ›

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• Spotlight On: Erin Matson!

  By Maureen on August 6, 2012 • ( 1 )

  

  Erin Matson is the Action Vice President for the National Organization for Women, where she oversees the grassroots organizing efforts and national action campaigns for the organization, while also spearheading the use of new technologies within the feminist activist arena…. Read More ›

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• Spotlight On: Serena Freewomyn!

  By Maureen on July 18, 2012 • ( 2 )

  

  Serena Freewomyn is one hell of a strong, kick-ass feminist. She is the founder and editor of FeministsForChoice.com and also happens to be one of my favorite people on the planet who inspires me on a daily basis. Read on… Read More ›

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• Women Around the Globe: News Roundup

  By Maureen on July 9, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  The United Arab Emirates has decided to pay men to marry women who are over 30 and therefore considered too old to be single by UAE standards. See Women’s Views on News. The Taliban in Afghanistan publicly executes a woman for… Read More ›

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• Links We Love

  By Maureen on July 2, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  7 Ways You’re Hurting Your Daughter’s Future, Forbes.com New Mass. Law Backs Transgender Residents, Boston Globe Mississippi Abortion Law Temporarily Blocked by Federal Judge, Associated Press When Keeping Your Child is No Longer Your Choice, FeministsForChoice “Conscience Clause” Gone AMOK:… Read More ›

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• Keep It Real

  By Maureen on June 28, 2012 • ( 1 )

  

  You’d have to live under a rock to not know that magazines and Photoshop go hand-in-hand. Advertisers constantly alter models’ bodies in some twisted attempt to create the “perfect” woman, or what they believe the “perfect” woman looks like. This… Read More ›

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