Senator Vitter from Louisiana last week introduced four bills in the Senate that are all against reproductive choice.
Two Fraternities Refuse to Comply With UVA’s New Anti-Sexual Assault Regulations
Two fraternities at the University of Virginia have declined to sign on to new fraternity regulations put in place after a sexual assault scandal shook the campus.
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Today in Herstory: Support Swells for Suffragists
January 15, 1917: Reinforcements – and more contributions – for the “Silent Sentinels” today.
In Major Win for Women, President Obama Pushes for Paid Sick Leave
President Obama has announced his intention to sign a Presidential Memorandum “directing agencies to advance up to six weeks of paid sick leave for parents with a new child,” and to grant up to seven paid sick days to federal workers.
Feminists Will Mobilize Nationwide for Abortion Rights on Roe v. Wade’s Anniversary
Feminists are taking action on January 22 to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Roe v Wade – the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion nationwide.
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Today in Herstory: National American Woman Suffrage Association Announces Plans to Expand to DC, NY
January 14, 1909: In a pair of bold moves, the National American Woman Suffrage Association has announced that it will be opening new offices in both Washington, D.C. and Albany, New York, to more vigorously pursue its goal of achieving “Votes for Women.”
A Virginia Delegate in Jail for a Relationship with a Minor Just Won Re-Election
Morrissey pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor last month due to an alleged relationship with a 17-year-old, and in the face of felony charges for possession of child pornography, indecent liberties with a minor, and electronic solicitation of a minor.
Catholic Cardinal Blames Radical Feminists for Pedophilia
The former archbishop of St. Louis has blamed the pedophilia scandals within the Catholic church on men who are “feminized” and on “radical feminism.”
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Today in Herstory: Picketing Suffragists See Results and Plan to Push Harder
January 13, 1917: Four days of picketing President Wilson at the White House have brought gratifying results, and the protests will be even larger next week.
Three Women Were Nominated for Cabinet Posts in Afghanistan’s Unity Government
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah announced 25 nominees for the Afghan cabinet yesterday.
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Today in Herstory: Suffragists Met with Support While Picketing President Wilson
January 12, 1917: Today was a very good – though quite frigid – one for the “Silent Sentinels” of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage.
Boko Haram’s “Deadliest Massacre” Kills Thousands in Nigeria
The majority of those killed were women, children, and the elderly who could not flee quickly enough.
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The 2015 Golden Globe Awards Were Full of Feminist Moments
From Masters of Ceremony Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to recognizing the show “Transparent,” these were the feminist moments of this year’s Golden Globes.
US Receives “C” Grade On Reproductive Rights
While the US overall grade is a C, 15 states failed outright.
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Today in Herstory: President Wilson (Finally) Endorses Suffrage!
January 9, 1918: In a momentous and surprise announcement that is sure to help in tomorrow’s crucial House vote, the President has ended many years of evasion and neutrality on the issue by coming out strongly in favor of women having a Constitutionally guaranteed, nationwide right to vote.
Ontario to Include Consent in Updated Sex Education Curriculum
Thanks to a request from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, the Canadian province will now include teaching consent in its sex-education curriculum.
Trans People Can No Longer Obtain Driver’s Licenses in Russia
The new regulations put trans folks and anyone suffering from “fetishism, exhibitionism, and voyeurism” among those with primarily physical impairments such as blindness who are barred from driving.
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Activists are Helping Texas Women Cross State Lines for Abortion Care
With Texas on the verge of shutting down all but 8 of the state’s abortion clinics, activists are taking up a new method to increase access to clinics: bringing women across state lines. Texas abortion clinics have been under attack in recent years, significantly reducing women’s access to comprehensive reproductive health care, largely due to […]
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Today in Herstory: Ethel Byrne Found Guilty of Violating New York Law for Operating Birth Control Clinic
January 8, 1917: Ethel Byrne was found guilty today of violating New York State’s anti-birth-control law while working at her sister Margaret Sanger’s birth control clinic when it was raided on October 25th.
Feminists Fight Back Against Slew of Abortion Restrictions in Tennessee
The Women’s March on Nashville will take place on Tuesday – the same day state legislators will be sworn in and have filed to take up various abortion restrictions.