“I know from practical experience of the discriminations which confront women when they enter an occupation where men have priority in opportunity, advancement and protection.”
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New President and National Unity Government Announced in Afghanistan
Dr. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai is the next president of Afghanistan. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, his opponent, will serve as Afghanistan’s new chief executive.
Under the Affordable Care Act, More Women Then Ever Have Free Access to Contraception
Two-thirds of American woman now have access to free birth control, thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
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.
GALLERY: Inside the White House Launch of the “It’s On Us” Campaign
Today, the White House announced the official launch of “It’s On Us,” a media initiative aimed at ending campus sexual assault. Here’s a glimpse into what happened!
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September 19, 1893: Women in New Zealand Win Suffrage!
In an unprecedented victory for the suffrage movement, all women in New Zealand, regardless of economic status or race, won full voting rights today.
Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership Still Needs Improvements in Human and Workers Rights
Legislators and activists are still concerned about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed regional free trade agreement that addresses a broad range of issues and is currently being negotiated between the United States and 11 Pacific Rim nations.
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.
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September 18, 1968: Suffragists Fight to Save the Historic Sewall-Belmont House
Alice Paul is in full fighting mode today, and women are preparing to risk arrest and engage in civil disobedience if necessary.
The NFL Missed an Opportunity for Diversity in Forming Its Violence Against Women Advisory Board
These appointments create a deep pool of expertise for the NFL to draw from as the League attempts to recover from its mishandling of the Ray Rice investigation – but included no African-American women.
UN Ambassador Says the World Needs a “Wake-Up Call” on Ebola Crisis
“This should be a wake-up call for the international community. It’s the worst Ebola epidemic we’ve seen in history.”
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September 17, 1909: National American Woman Suffrage Association Moves Back to New York City
It’s a new era in the suffrage battle, and a new headquarters for the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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.
The Number of Women in Poverty Hasn’t Declined in a Year
The poverty rate for women is not only virtually unchanged, but – at 14.5 percent – it’s the highest in two decades.
Despite Regulations, Mortgage Lenders Still Discriminate Against Pregnant Borrowers
Pregnancy could be jeopardizing your chances of getting a new home.
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September 16, 1918: Suffragist Groups Clash Over President Wilson
The contrast between the older, traditional suffrage groups and the movement’s newer, more militant faction was never more in evidence than today.
Senate Republicans Blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act Again
The Senate Republicans blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act yesterday, marking the second time this year and the fourth time since 2012 legislators voted along party lines against the equal pay legislation.
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September 15, 1970: ERA Supporters Heard By Senate Judiciary Committee
Today, Equal Rights Amendment supporters finally got a chance to make their case to the Senate Judiciary Committee – but in a move that mirrored the kind of bias that still exists, proponents were allowed only one day of testimony, despite opponents being given three days last week.
Ohio State University Agrees to Strengthen Sexual Assault Policies, Ending Federal Investigation
The United States Department of Education has completed its investigation into The Ohio State University’s compliance with anti-sex discrimination law Title IX, and OSU has agreed to take steps to strengthen its policies on sexual assault and harassment.
Hundreds of Activists Rallied for the ERA This Weekend
Nearly every speaker, in some way, called for the crowd to heed the message on the rally’s banner: “Remember in November.”