September 13, 2016
Written by Megan Nobert
Health
For those who grew up in Canada in the 80’s and 90’s like myself, you likely remember those Body Break commercials. For those that don’t, I highly recommend that you look this up on YouTube, with the warning that you will be sucked into a time warp from which you will undoubtedly emerge blurry-eyed and delirious. […]
May 26, 2016
Written by Stephaine Vazzano
Families & Caregiving , Health , Women , Work & Careers
For great reasons (the presidential election!) and for terrible reasons (an increasingly fatal heroin epidemic…) mental health has been increasing its visibility in the United States. Mental health treatment faces many problems as a whole—decreases in funding, misconceptions about treatment, a virulent social stigma, and many areas lacking qualified health professionals. However, for women in […]
April 1, 2016
Written by Ariel Chesler
Abortion , Global Women's Issues , Health , Politics & Public Policy , Reproductive Rights , Women
Many people, including a number of Republicans, profess to being scared and shocked by Donald Trump’s recent comments about abortion. Donald Trump said in a new interview Wednesday that he would support banning abortions, as well as “some form of punishment” for women who undergo the procedure illegally. However, he could not determine what […]
February 2, 2016
Written by Marcia G. Yerman
Health , Politics & Public Policy , Reproductive Rights , Women
What happens in Texas may not stay in Texas — a good reason for women across the United States to be concerned. The Supreme Court has been asked to review a June 2015 ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which upheld a law that would bolt the doors to […]
January 22, 2016
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Abortion , Activism , Advertising & Media , Economics & Finance , Families & Caregiving , Gender , Global Women's Issues , Harassment , Health , LGBTQ , Motherhood , Politics & Public Policy , Race , Reproductive Rights , Sexual Assault , Social Justice , Society , Violence Against Women , Women , Women of Color , Work & Careers
Welcome to the Fem2 Friday Rewind, your fast facts in feminist news for the week of 1.16-1.22, 2016. Here in DC, our Fem2 office is closed due to the impending massive snowstorm, yet we’re here to bring you the news from a local coffee shop instead! We’ll jump right in: #RECLAIMROE #ROEVWADE #SNOWVWADE #STOPTHESHAM #1IN3 […]
January 17, 2016
Written by Olivia Kimble
Families & Caregiving , Gender , Health , Motherhood , Reproductive Rights
New research out of the University of Minnesota finally puts a price tag on support, empathy, compassion, and preparation—the key characteristics of doula support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Associate professor in the School of Public Health and author of the study, Katy Kozhimannil, confirmed what anecdotal history and other studies have already […]
January 15, 2016
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Abortion , Activism , Families & Caregiving , Gender , Global Women's Issues , Harassment , Health , LGBTQ , Motherhood , Politics & Public Policy , Reproductive Rights , Sexual Assault , Social Justice , Society , Women
Welcome to the Rewind, your fast facts in feminist news for January 9-15, 2016. INTERNSHIP OPP: Our founding organization, turner4D, is seeking a paid intern! Are you a feminist? Do you love the news? Are you pro-choice? Do you love Fem2? Want to be part of this incredible team? This could be the job for you! […]
January 8, 2016
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Abortion , Activism , Economics & Finance , Gender , Global Women's Issues , Harassment , Health , Motherhood , Politics & Public Policy , Popular Culture , Reproductive Rights , Sexual Assault , Social Justice , Society , Violence Against Women , Women
Welcome back to the Fem2 Friday Rewind, your fast facts in feminist news! We hope you had a restful, restorative holiday season. Let’s dive into the New Year’s first week of news! ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address on January 12, 2016 at 9PM ET. The Fem2 team’s “Presidential Debates 2016” Twitter […]
December 18, 2015
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Abortion , Activism , Advertising & Media , Arts & Entertainment , Families & Caregiving , Gender , Global Women's Issues , Gun Violence , Harassment , Health , LGBTQ , Motherhood , Politics & Public Policy , Popular Culture , Reproductive Rights , Sexual Assault , Social Justice , Society , Violence Against Women , Women , Women of Color
Hello Feminist Friends, This week’s Rewind we bring you many of our favorite posts from our amazing bloggers they’ve shared with us this past year. As we reflect on the past year, I would like to thank all of our bloggers and the broader Fem2pt0 community for supporting our mission. All of you have worked […]
December 11, 2015
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Abortion , Activism , Bullying , Gender , Gun Violence , Harassment , Health , Politics & Public Policy , Race , Reproductive Rights , Sexual Assault , Social Justice , Society , Sports , Violence Against Women , Women , Women of Color
Welcome to the Fem2 Friday Rewind for the week of 12.5-12.11, 2015 – I’m happy to say there are more good things to highlight! Bring a little feminist positivity to tonight’s holiday party and wow your friends with your current knowledge of the latest fast facts in feminist news! #RAPECULTURE #SEXUALASSAULT #BLACKWOMENMATTER FORMER […]