On Wednesday, thousands of Iranians in the historic city of Isfahan gathered to protest recent acid attacks on women. The attacks have been happening around the same time as the passage of a new law that protects anyone who “corrects” others who are acting in an “un-Islamic” way.
Ferguson October Continues With National Day of Action Against Police Brutality and Mass Incarceration
Activists organized actions nationwide yesterday to protest police brutality in cities across the country as part of ongoing Ferguson October events.
Students Protest Fordham University’s Anti-Birth Control Policy
Students at Fordham University are engaged in a battle against the New York City Catholic school’s anti-birth control policy.
Hulu Silences Rape Survivor Speaking Out Against Anti-Abortion Amendment 67 in Colorado
Hulu, an online, ad-supported streaming service, has refused to run an advertisement from the “No on 67” campaign in Colorado, citing the company’s policy regarding “controversial” political positions on issues like abortion.
Afghanistan’s New First Lady Advances Women’s Issues
Just a few days after moving to the presidential palace, Afghanistan’s new First Lady Rula Ghani said that she hopes to encourage greater respect for women.
From the Inside Looking Out: I Went To a Domestic Violence Course for Convicted Abusers
Would this reform him? Could it have “fixed” us?
WATCH: Anita Sarkeesian Talks #GamerGate on DemocracyNow!
Anita Sarkeesian appeared on DemocracyNow! to talk about the incredibly violent threats she’s received because she dared to deconstruct the representation of women in video games.
Jay Leno Receives Mark Twain Prize, Salutes Mavis and Her Work for Women’s Rights
Former long-time host of “The Tonight Show” Jay Leno saluted his wife, Mavis, for her work on behalf of women’s rights around the world when he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor this weekend.
Student Activists Across the Country Are Fighting Extreme Anti-Abortion Ballot Measures
In Tennessee, North Dakota, and Colorado – three states deciding ballot measures aimed at restricting birth control access and outlawing abortion in the upcoming election – student activists are mobilizing.
Inverted Flags, a Blood Fountain, and a Fist: Reading the Symbols of #FergusonOctober
Ferguson October is our generation’s Freedom Summer, and the symbols and character of this movement are uniquely and distinctly ours to claim.
Activist Dolores Huerta Fights for Reproductive Rights in Colorado
Legendary human rights leader Dolores Huerta will be in Denver, Colorado next Friday to take a stand against proposed Amendment 67, a personhood initiative on their ballot this Fall.
Girl Activists Spoke Out at the United Nations on International Day of the Girl
The designated day was created to raise awareness that gender inequality is still alive and well, and is worse in developing countries.
Georgetown University Administrators Apologize for Shutting Down H*yas for Choice Protest
Georgetown University has formally apologized to students and alumni following a university police response to an off-campus H*yas for Choice protest last week that sparked outrage.
Religious Leaders Unite in Tennessee and Colorado to Oppose Extreme Anti-Abortion Ballot Measures
Local religious leaders have come together to denounce ballot measures in Tennessee and Colorado that, if passed, would jeopardize access to abortion in those states.
Russell Wilson Wants Us All to #PassThePeace to Survivors of Domestic Violence
“The idea behind Pass the Peace is simple. It’s a promise. I’m sharing my love for you. I want to take care of you. I am here for you.”
White House Releases Updated Title IX Guidance on Campus Sexual Assault
As part of the “It’s On Us” campaign to end campus sexual assault by changing campus culture, the White House has released guidance to assist with enforcement of institutional Title IX policies.
Georgetown Alumni Call Out University for Not Allowing Reproductive Rights Protests
Over 200 Georgetown Alumni want the University to do better by H*yas for Choice.
Climate Change Activists Take Over Manhattan to Demand Action
An estimated 400,000 people took to the streets of Manhattan over the weekend to demand world leaders take action on climate change.
New White House Campaign Seeks to Engage Men and Empower Campus Activists in Fight to End Sexual Assault
President Barack Obama today announced It’s On Us, a multi-platform media campaign and action plan targeted at ending campus sexual assault.
If The NFL Isn’t Afraid of Losing Women, They Should Be
I’m really glad the NFL screwed this up, because the impact of this moment really could change that intangible, unwieldy beast called “culture” for the better.