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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.

• NYT: 11-Year-Old Gang Rape Victim To Blame

  By Maureen on March 9, 2011 • ( 3 )

  

  That’s more or less the message behind yesterday’s New York Times article about an 11-year-old girl who was gang raped in Texas. The girl was gang raped by 18 men and teenaged boys in an abandoned trailer home shortly after… Read More ›

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• Senate Rejects House’s Attempt to Defund PPFA!

  By Maureen on March 9, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  Hats off to the Senate, which today rejected the House’s budget proposal that aimed to defund Planned Parenthood and family planning. WOO HOO! According to an action alert I received from NARAL Pro-Choice America, the organization is planning a national… Read More ›

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• Women Get The Shaft in Economic Recovery

  By Maureen on March 7, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  This past week, the National Women’s Law Center released data about the gender gap in the economy’s recovery. Unsurprisingly, it appears that women largely lost ground with regards to employment. You can review all of the NWLC data here, but… Read More ›

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• Boehner Turns His Sights on Gay Marriage

  By Maureen on March 4, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  In the midst of  his myriad attacks on women, Boehner somehow has the time to also go after gay marriage. According to the AP: House Speaker John Boehner says he’s launching a legal defense of the federal law against gay… Read More ›

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• House Advances Anti-Woman Agenda: HR3 Heads for Full Vote

  By Maureen on March 3, 2011 • ( 1 )

  

  Today, the House Judiciary Committee celebrated Women’s History Month by passing the vile piece of legislation known as HR3 out of committee. It will now proceed to the House for a full vote. According to Talking Points Memo, 22 Republicans… Read More ›

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• Victory! NYC Passes CPC Legislation!

  By Maureen on March 3, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  With all the horrible, no good, very bad attempts to erode abortion rights going on, I think it’s important to highlight victories amidst the onslaught. Which brings me to today’s post. Yesterday, New York City’s Council voted overwhelmingly in favor… Read More ›

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• Links We Love

  By Maureen on March 2, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  Quick Hit: Hillary Clinton on the Global War on Women’s Health, Feministing Truth in Pregnancy Counseling, New York Times High Court Urged to Give Wal-Mart Women a Hearing, Women’s eNews Status of Women Measured by White House — But Then… Read More ›

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• Spotlight On: Shelby Knox!

  By Maureen on February 28, 2011 • ( 1 )

  

  If you’re a feminist, chances are good that you’ve heard of Shelby Knox. She is the subject of the Sundance award-winning film, The Education of Shelby Knox, not to mention an all-around badass, itinerant feminist. She travels across the country… Read More ›

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• Women Around the Globe: News Roundup

  By Maureen on February 28, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  A single mom in Morocco has become the first Arab woman to commit political self-immolation. See The Nation. Mexican women imprisoned in the highlands of Chiapas struggle over scarce resources in crowded rooms. See Women’s eNews. Tunisia‘s long tradition of… Read More ›

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• Rally For Women’s Health, NYC

  By Maureen on February 26, 2011 • ( 0 )

  

  I’m very honored to have been a part of today’s Rally for Women’s Health in NYC today. THOUSANDS of New Yorkers rallied in Foley Square to show their support for Planned Parenthood, as did many politicians, women’s organizations, celebrities and… Read More ›

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