Chicago residents have entered the second week of their hunger strike protesting the closure of Dyett High School.
Afghan Women Awarded for Women’s Rights Advocacy
Ten women in Afghanistan were awarded the prestigious Medal of Malalai for their work promoting women’s rights.
Alaska Court Protects Abortion Access for Low-Income Women
In a win for low-income women in Alaska, a state court judge strikes down a law limiting Medicaid abortion coverage.
Los Angeles Mayor Announces Model Gender Equity Directive
“Gender equity must permeate every level of City operations—as leaders, employers, and service providers,” the unparalleled directive reads.
Saudi Women Prepare to Vote for the First Time
Women in Saudi Arabia registered to vote over the weekend, preparing to participate for the first time in local elections this December.
Fraternity Signs Promote Rape Culture, Elicit Outrage
The signs, which ask for first-year women- and their moms- to be dropped off at an ODU fraternity “for a good time,” have elicited outrage and a promise of disciplinary action from the University.
Ohio Bill Would Ban Abortion Due to Down Syndrome Diagnosis
In the latest attempt to limit access to abortion in Ohio, legislatures are proposing a bill that would prohibit abortion when a fetus tests positive for Down Syndrome.
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Overtime, Minimum Wage for Home-Care Workers
Home care workers have protections for minimum wage and overtime pay, a federal appeals court decided on Friday.
Looking Back: My Experience as a Woman Studying Computer Science at Kabul University
Kabul University has more than 20,000 students from all over the country, all of whom had to pass a tough entrance exam. And I was one of them.
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Two Women Graduate from Army Ranger School, Making History
Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver have become the first women to ever graduate from the elite and grueling Army Ranger School.
Research Shows Cost of Unsafe Abortions in Developing Countries
Up to 7 million women per year require treatment for complications from unsafe abortions in developing countries, new research shows.
Threat to Kansas Abortion Clinic Quickly Resolved
Security measures set in place to protect the South Wind Women’s Clinic from threats succeeded in intercepting a possible bomb threat yesterday.
The Feminist Majority Foundation Remembers Julian Bond
Civil rights iconic leader Julian Bond passed away this weekend, leaving behind a legacy of inclusion and activism.
White House Hires First Openly Transgender Official
Raffi Freedman-Gurspan has made history this morning when President Obama appointed her to serve as an official in the White House.
Four States Have Now Defunded Planned Parenthood
As investigations in the Planned Parenthood fall flat, anti-choice Republican legislators are moving to pull funding at a state level.
Amnesty Votes on Policy to Decriminalize Sex Work, Sparks Feminist Debate
The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women sent an open letter signed by over 400 groups and individuals to Amnesty International asking it to reconsider a policy to decriminalize sex work.
Texas Woman Files Complaint After Officer Forcibly Searches her Vagina
“I feel like they sexually assaulted me! I really do,” Charnesia Corley said about a forced body-cavity search following a traffic stop in which a Texas deputy claimed he smelled marijuana.
US Government Warns Southern States Against Defunding Planned Parenthood
A US Federal agency warns Louisiana and Alabama of against defunding Planned Parenthood.
Obama Takes Step for Paid Sick Leave
The Obama Administration has drafted an executive order to ensure paid sick leave and parental leave for all federally contracted employees and their subcontractors.
Oklahoma Court Blocks Medication Abortion Restriction
An Oklahoma Judge has once again blocked restrictions on medication abortions.