Pharmacists often give teens misleading information about emergency contraception that may prevent them from obtaining it, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. After pediatrician Dr. Tracy Wilkinson, the lead study author, heard strange information from her teenage patients about emergency contraception, she decided to investigate. She and several researchers called over […]
Obama Calls for Review on Military Sexual Assault One Year From Now
On Dec. 1, 2014, defense and military leaders will be required to issue a full-scale report on progress made to eradicate military sexual assault, President Obama announced Friday.
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Bangladeshi Factory Owners Charged For Fire Deaths of 112 Workers
The owners and 11 employees of a Bangladeshi garment factory are facing charges for culpable homicide after the death of 112 workers in a fire last year. Those charged – including owners Delwar Hossain and Mahmuda Akter, and 11 factory managers, security guards, and engineers – created dangerous conditions for the workers that contributed to […]
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Founding Feminists: December 20, 1912
Though the day started and ended well, an experiment in recruitment along the route was somewhat less than successful.
Only 3 Days Left to Enroll for Affordable Care Act Coverage Starting January 1!
The deadline to enroll in new health insurance plans through the state Health Insurance Marketplaces is December 23 for coverage starting on January 1.
The Affordable Care Act Fits My Needs and Cut My Costs
“Healthcare coverage is not a luxury for me; it is a necessity.”
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Founding Feminists: December 19, 1912
Fatigue, rain, cold, wind and a muddy up-hill, down-hill road proved worthy adversaries, but “General” Rosalie Jones and her “suffrage army” still advanced twenty-two miles today from Peekskill to Fishkill.
White House Highlights Benefits of Affordable Care Act to Moms
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama met with a group of eight mothers yesterday to discuss how the Affordable Care Act benefits their families.
Lee Introduces House Bill To End Federal Funding of Abstinence Education
“We need to get serious about educating our young people about sex.”
Pro-Choice Democrat Wins Virginia Attorney General Race
Pro-choice state Senator Mark Herring (D) is the new attorney general of Virginia, defeating State Senator Obenshain (R) who conceded the race – after a vote recount – yesterday.
The Affordable Care Act Makes the Gift of Health Insurance Possible
My mom sat down, went on Healthcare.gov, discovered that she qualified for a tax credit to help her afford quality health insurance, and then found 86 health plans from which to choose. All in less than 10 minutes.
Report: Police Harassment May Worsen LA Aids Crisis
Louisiana has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the US, and the state’s AIDS death rate is over two times the national average.
Senator Warren Introduces Equal Employment for All Act
“Families have not fully recovered from the 2008 financial crisis, and too many Americans are still searching for jobs. This is about basic fairness—let people compete on the merits, not on whether they already have enough money to pay all their bills.”
Register at Early Bird Rates for the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference!
We’re looking forward to seeing a diverse array of feminists at the conference this year, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating a decade of young feminist action and leadership across the nation.
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Founding Feminists: December 18, 1912
“The weather shall not daunt us. We are going to Albany, and the road lies ahead.”
Court Allows New York Catholic Groups to Refuse Contraceptive Coverage
The ACA guarantees that all new health insurance plans cover FDA-approved contraceptives, including the pill and IUDs, without co-pays or deductibles.
ACLU Sues On Behalf of Pregnant Worker Forced Out of Job
“It’s unfair to make me choose between earning a living and protecting my health and the health of my baby when I could still perform my job without doing any heavy lifting.”
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Founding Feminists: December 17, 1912
“Suffrage Army” troops are pushing on toward Albany on Day Two of their march!
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Founding Feminists: December 16, 1912
On to Albany!
College Settles Pregnant Student’s Discrimination Complaint
Brandi Kostal was two weeks away from completing her masters and doctorate-level classes when she began having medical issues with her pregnancy and required an emergency C-section.