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.”
The Economic Recovery Isn’t Reaching Black Women in the Workforce
The economic recovery isn’t making a difference for African American women this year.
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September 12, 1967: Feminists and Labor Unions Take On Sexist Airline Industry
Are being quite young, very attractive, and an unmarried woman “bona fide occupational qualifications” for being a stewardess? According to the airline industry, the answer is “yes,” but two unions and feminist Betty Friedan disagree.
Violence Against Women Act Turns 20
Passed in 1994, VAWA was the first piece of federal legislation to specifically address domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes and to provide federal funding to improve local response to violence against women, including training and resources for law enforcement and judges.
Wheels in Motion: Meet Afghanistan’s First All-Woman Bicycling Team
Women in Afghanistan are rediscovering a vehicle of freedom that has galvanized social change since the turn of the 20th century: the bicycle.
September 11, 1917: Banquet Honors Jailed “Silent Sentinel” Suffragists
Today saw a celebration of courage and triumph in Washington, DC, as well as optimism in the wake of a defeat in Maine.
Senate Holds Hearing on Police Militarization One Month After Michael Brown’s Death
Senator Claire McCaskill led an oversight hearing Tuesday in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee highlighting growing concerns about the militarization of state and local law enforcement agencies.
Missouri Legislators Pass 72-Hour Abortion Waiting Period Law
Governor Jay Nixon previously vetoed the bill in July, calling it “extreme and disrespectful.” Missouri’s House voted 117-44 to override the veto, and then the Senate used a procedural move to stop a Democratic filibuster of the bill and vote 23-7 to complete the veto override Wednesday.
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September 10, 1920: National Women’s Party Shifts Goals After Big Suffrage Victory
Though originally created for the purpose of putting the Susan B. Anthony Amendment into the Constitution, there was a consensus among Executive Committee members today that the party must now evolve from an “equal suffrage” organization to one whose goal is total equality.
UPDATE: Paycheck Fairness Act Advances in the Senate
The Senate voted 73-25 to allow the bill to move forward to a debate.
Paycheck Fairness Act Expected to Come to a Vote Today
This marks the second time this year that the Senate will take up the equal pay legislation.
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Paycheck Fairness Act Advances in the Senate
After Republicans filibustered the Paycheck Fairness Act (PFA) earlier in this session, the Senate has now voted 73-25 to allow the bill to move forward to a debate. The public overwhelmingly supports equal pay for equal work, but for far too long Senate Republicans have refused to allow a floor vote on a modest bill […]
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September 9, 1912: Theodore Roosevelt Urges Washington Women to Vote Progressive
If Progressives are to win the White House in November, women must register and vote in great numbers, according to former – and hopefully future – President Theodore Roosevelt.
Court Sentences Seven Men for Gang Rape in Afghanistan
The vicious public attack received national attention and sparked outrage among Afghan women leaders.
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September 8, 1852: National Women’s Rights Convention Sparks Excitement for Growing Movement
Judging by the attendance, speeches and resolutions at today’s opening session of the third annual National Women’s Rights Convention, the movement is growing, and attracting many new and ambitious young supporters.
Ecuador Will Now Recognize Same-Sex Civil Unions
As of this upcoming September 15, same-sex couples in Ecuador will legally be able to register their civil unions.
White House Names Megan Smith as Chief Technology Officer
President Barack Obama last week named Megan Smith, former Google Vice President and out lesbian, to the highest ranking tech job in the White House.
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September 5, 1910: Shirtwaist Workers Take to the Streets on Labor Day
In a very encouraging sign, a majority of the over 70,000 marchers in New York City’s Labor Day Parade this afternoon were women.
Afghan Girls Compete in Bike Race to Raise Awareness About Violence Against Women
Fifteen girls participated in the race to raise awareness about violence against women. Many others, including government and education leaders in the province, escorted them to the finish line.