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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.

• On (Not) Having it All

  By Maureen on June 24, 2012 • ( 1 )

  

  Last night, I joined the masses of people reading (and tweeting and Facebooking about) Ann-Marie Slaughter’s essay for The Atlantic, Why Women Still Can’t Have It All and am so thankful I chose to spend my Saturday night doing so…. Read More ›

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• Quick Hit: Population Council’s Awesomeness

  By Maureen on June 20, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  The Population Council is an organization I’ve long admired. It conducts research throughout the developing world in 50+ countries to improve policies, programs, and products in three key areas: HIV and AIDS; poverty, gender, and youth; and reproductive health. Its… Read More ›

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• Links We Love

  By Maureen on June 8, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Michigan’s Surprise Anti-Abortion Blitz, Ms. Magazine blog The War on Contraception: It’s Time to Take Sides, Huffington Post GOP Representative Announces Plans for D.C. Parental Consent Law, Women’s eNews Three Years Later: More of the Same?, Feminists for Choice Abortion… Read More ›

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• Breaking: Paycheck Fairness Act Fails

  By Maureen on June 5, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  In today’s “oh for fuck’s sake!” news, the GOP has blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act in a 52-47 vote, further igniting its war on women and families. The GOP claimed the bill was a war on free enterprise, when in… Read More ›

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• Spotlight On: Jessica Valenti!

  By Maureen on April 19, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Jessica Valenti, author and founder of Feministing.com, is a major figure in today’s feminist movement who has become a household name, thanks in equal parts to her blogging, books and general badass-ery. She also happens to be one of my… Read More ›

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• Simple Steps Towards Empowerment

  By Maureen on April 10, 2012 • ( 2 )

  

  Last night over dinner with a good friend, I had a very telling conversation about today’s war on women and activism. From attacks on birth control to Congress’ reluctance to renew the Violence Against Women Act, there was a lot… Read More ›

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• It’s Time NYC Takes Rape Seriously

  By Maureen on March 22, 2012 • ( 1 )

  

  Growing up, we are taught that if you do something bad, you will be caught and appropriately punished. And throughout most facets of life, this usually holds true. Unless you’re a rapist in New York City. The past year has… Read More ›

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• Thank you, Hillary

  By Maureen on March 14, 2012 • ( 3 )

  

  I was very fortunate to attend the Women in the World summit this past weekend, where I was endlessly inspired by women and girls from all walks of life, who shared their stories of survival and triumph. I cried no… Read More ›

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• V-Day: Day of Action for Birth Control

  By Maureen on February 11, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  While President Obama stood strong for women last week by requiring all insurers to cover birth control, the onslaught against contraception is far from over. Several Conservative members of Congress want to eliminate coverage for birth control entirely.  As Think… Read More ›

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• Links We Love

  By Maureen on February 8, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  Feministing, White House Stands Firm as Catholic Groups Rail Against New Contraception Rules Feminist Wire Daily Newsbriefs, 9th Court Panel Rules Proposition 8 Unconstitutional Womens eNews, Minimum Wage Doesn’t Pay for Hard Work FMF Feminist News, SD House Committee Strikes… Read More ›

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