Will the number of women voters in the U.S. be nearly doubled four days from now? That delightful prospect is looking more likely each day as the October 10th vote on woman suffrage in California approaches.
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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.
Experts Recommend IUDs and Contraceptive Implants for Sexually Active Teenagers
Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggested sexually active teenagers use contraceptive implants and intrauterine devices over other forms of birth control.
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.”
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October 3, 1950: Eleanor Roosevelt Praises Women’s Rights Victories Around the World and Asks for More
Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady and present U.S. Delegate to the United Nations, today praised the progress the women of the world have made in winning the vote in the five years since the United Nations was established.
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.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Access to Abortion in Texas
The state of Texas lost all but eight of its abortion clinics overnight after the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the state could begin enforcing unnecessary and harmful abortion restrictions passed as part of an omnibus anti-abortion bill last year.
UN Speaks Out Against Islamic State’s Attacks on Women
The United Nations last week condemned the brutal killings of women by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also know as ISIS.
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October 2, 1918: Suffragists Vow to Elect Allies and Oust Enemies in Senate
One thing is now certain: there will be no second vote until after the November elections, according to members of the Senate Woman Suffrage Committee. It’s the consensus of the committee’s pro-suffrage members that until the composition of the Senate is changed, the result would be another defeat.
Court Reinstates Same-Day Voter Registration in North Carolina
A federal appeals court blocked North Carolina’s effort to end same-day voter registration and out-of-precinct voting – methods disproportionately used by minority voters – overturning a decision by a lower court just last month.
Virginia Health Commissioner Recommends Amending State TRAP Law
The decision comes after Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe ordered a periodic review of the regulations, expressing concern that the TRAP rules were “extreme and punitive” and could endanger women’s health.
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October 1, 1918: Senators Weigh in on Woman Suffrage
The speeches by pro-suffrage Senators today were as eloquent and impassioned as they had been during yesterday’s debate.
Afghanistan and US Finalize Bilateral Security Agreement
In a nationally televised ceremony at the Presidential Palace just one day after President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai took office, Afghanistan signed a major security agreement with the United States.
African American Girls Fall Behind Their Peers in Educational and Economic Outcomes
African American girls are falling behind when it comes to educational outcomes and economic opportunities, according to a new study.
US Supreme Court Shuts Down First Week of Early Voting in Ohio
Less than 24 hours before the start of Ohio’s would-be voting period, the Supreme Court blocked efforts to restore a full seven days of early voting in the state, marking a win for the Republican-controlled legislature that enacted the new voting restrictions.
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.
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September 30, 1918: President Wilson Speaks Out in Congress for Woman Suffrage
It was truly stunning and historic when President Wilson unexpectedly came into the Senate at 1:00 this afternoon to speak for fifteen minutes on the necessity and justice of that body voting in favor of the Susan B. Anthony Amendment.
A Dangerous Intersection: Guns Make Domestic Violence Even Deadlier
It is not possible to discuss domestic violence and violence against women without talking about reforming our gun control laws here in the United States.
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September 29, 1906: New York City’s Women Teachers Rise Up for Equal Pay
“Equal pay for equal work!” That was the demand today by the 4,000 women in New York City’s Interborough Teachers’ Association.
Hope for Afghan Women as New President is Sworn In
Ashraf Ghani, who has has publicly and consistently stated his support for women’s rights and women’s participation in government, was sworn in as the new President of Afghanistan today at the Presidential Palace in Kabul.