I’m always a fan of powerful, thought-provoking ads (except those that are all rape-y). The first ad of the King Khalid Foundation’s No More Abuse campaign in Saudi Arabia is a great example. The ad (pictured above) features a visibly… Read More ›
Women’s rights
Thank you, Hillary
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 ›
On Being Knocked Up
A few months ago, I found out I am pregnant. As I sat and watched the two lines appear on that pee stick, my thoughts went haywire. First, “Am I reading this right?,” followed by “OMG! I can’t believe we… Read More ›
Links We Love
NYPD to Brooklyn Women: Don’t Wear Short Skirts, Feministing Indiana School Imposes Extreme Sex-Segregation, Feminist Daily News Child Brides: A Rights Violation 54 Leaders Can’t Ignore, Huffington Post You Can Get Laid Without Being a Jerk, Jezebel Update: Maryland Clinic… Read More ›
Links We Love
Are There Alternatives to the Failing National Reproductive Rights Organizing Model?, Feministing.com DOMA Hearing Held in US House, Feminist Wire Daily Newsbriefs The Last Allowable Taboo, Huffington Post Anti-Sex Trade Turns to Focus on Men Who Buy Sex, Women’s eNews… Read More ›
Women Get The Shaft in Economic Recovery
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 ›
Spotlight On: Shelby Knox!
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 ›
Women Around the Globe: News Roundup
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 ›
Women Around the Globe: News Roundup
Police in Turkana, Kenya, have rescued a 13-year-old girl from an early marriage. See Daily Nation. Two Egyptian women’s rights leaders say Suzanne Mubarak controlled their arena and stymied progress. See Women’s eNews. A new education boost for girls in… Read More ›
New Bill: Women Can Die So Fetuses Can Live
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again now. One good thing about running a women’s rights blog is that I’ll never run out of material. I suppose I should really extend a thank you to the anti-choice fringe… Read More ›