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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.

• Somali Women Arrested for Reporting Rape

  By Maureen on November 23, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  Freedom from violence? Freedom of the press? Justice? Not for a Somali woman and journalist who were arrested for reporting rape. After alleging in a video interview that she was raped at gunpoint by colleagues, a 19-year-old woman and the… Read More ›

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• Links We Love

  By Maureen on November 22, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  A toy company called GoldieBlox has a line of toys that inspires girls to become engineers. And an awesome commercial. See Slate. Ms. Magazine founder Gloria Steinem accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom this week. See RH Reality Check. Three… Read More ›

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• Bribing Breastfeeding Mothers?

  By Maureen on November 22, 2013 • ( 7 )

  

  I often wax poetic about breastfeeding. I nursed my daughter for her first year and take pride in this — not only was my baby getting the health benefits of my breast milk, but I had persevered and stuck to… Read More ›

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• Albuquerque Voters Reject Abortion Ban

  By Maureen on November 20, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Yesterday, thousands of voters hit the polls in support of women’s health and abortion access, voting down what would have been the country’s first-ever municipal abortion ban. If passed, abortions after 20 weeks would have been banned in Albuquerque, with… Read More ›

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• BREAKING: SCOTUS Refuses to Block Texas Abortion Law

  By Maureen on November 19, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  On the heels of last night’s awesomely inspiring #TexasWomenForever fundraiser — which raised $53,000 IN ONE NIGHT (!!!!!!) for abortion access — the Supreme Court has rejected an emergency application asking it to block a Texas law that requires doctors… Read More ›

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• Meet Lindsay!

  By Maureen on November 19, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  sherights has a new Editor! Meet Lindsay Menard-Freeman,  irreverent feminist, youth activist and advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights. She is currently the Advocacy & Communications Manager at  a global advocacy organization working to reduce maternal mortality and… Read More ›

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• Links We Love

  By Maureen on November 15, 2013 • ( 0 )

  Republicans went to great lengths to block the confirmation of a feminist, pro-choice Federal judicial nominee. See Mother Jones. NARAL exposes Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) in a kickass new Tumblr. Aloha! Hawaii will become the 16th state to pass marriage… Read More ›

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• Quote of the Day

  By Maureen on November 13, 2013 • ( 0 )

  “You may not agree with a woman, but to criticize her appearance — as opposed to her ideas or actions — isn’t doing anyone any favors, least of all you. Insulting a woman’s looks when they have nothing to do… Read More ›

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• Intern with sherights!

  By Maureen on November 11, 2013 • ( 1 )

  

  CALLING ALL FEMINISTS! We are seeking an intern skilled in social media and WordPress to join our team for 3-6 months. All work can be performed virtually — perfect for someone seeking flexibility! RESPONSIBILITIES: Help manage and grow social media… Read More ›

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• Illegal or Just Sleazy?

  By Maureen on November 9, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  This week, the NY Women’s Equality Coalition launched a brilliant new campaign, Illegal or Just Sleazy?, that takes a fresh approach to push for passage of the Women’s Equality Agenda (WEA), legislation that would update and strengthen New York State… Read More ›

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