December 4, 2015
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Abortion , Gender , Gun Violence , Health , Politics & Public Policy , Reproductive Rights , Sexual Assault , Social Justice , Society , Violence Against Women , Women
Note from the Associate Editor: This last week leaves me only wanting to look forward. The painful collective cultural memories we’ve shared in the U.S. these recent days leaves me haunted, and, quite honestly, afraid. Black Friday, for many people across the country, took on a dark, double meaning after the murders of three people at […]
December 4, 2015
Written by Claire Thomas
Abortion , Activism , Advertising & Media , Domestic Violence , Gender , Gun Violence , Health , Politics & Public Policy , Reproductive Rights , Society , Violence Against Women , Women
The term “Black Friday” means something different for the residents of Colorado Springs, Colo. after what transpired in their Planned Parenthood the day after Thanksgiving this year. Robert Dear entered the Planned Parenthood building, and after a five hour long event and police standoff, surrendered to police after hospitalizing nine, and killing a police […]
October 18, 2015
Written by Claire Thomas
Abortion , Activism , Economics & Finance , Families & Caregiving , Gender , Global Women's Issues , Health , Motherhood , Politics & Public Policy , Reproductive Rights , Social Justice , Society , Women , Work & Careers
“Oh, and one last thing -don’t drink the water here, you will get pregnant.” That was one of the last sentences my on-the-job trainer spoke (albeit jokingly) during a quick briefing on my first day of work as a hostess in my current location. She wasn’t entirely wrong; pregnancies seem to come in waves in our […]
October 16, 2015
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Gender , Politics & Public Policy , Reproductive Rights , Social Justice , Society , Sports , Violence Against Women , Women
Let’s Rewind, shall we? This week we’re covering the distasteful sexualization of breast cancer awareness, sexism in politics, the first democratic debate (and what was missing), and reminding people this Domestic Violence Awareness Month that hurting is NEVER flirting. Welcome to the Rewind: October 10-16, 2015. #NOBRADAY? NO THANKS: #NoBraDay was trending on Tuesday under the […]
October 9, 2015
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Abortion , Activism , Advertising & Media , Arts & Entertainment , Economics & Finance , Families & Caregiving , Gender , Global Women's Issues , Health , Motherhood , Politics & Public Policy , Popular Culture , Reproductive Rights , Sexual Assault , Social Justice , Society , Women
This week we’re rewinding on pandering politics, promising new paid leave and wage gap initiatives, insensitive movie star moves, finally some affordable IUD access, and, as always, the reprorights movement. Welcome to the Rewind: October 3-9, 2015. D.C. LOOKS TO LEAD ON PAID FAMILY LEAVE: The likely-to-pass Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015 would guarantee […]
October 5, 2015
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Abortion , Activism , Advertising & Media , Economics & Finance , Events , Families & Caregiving , Gender , Global Women's Issues , Harassment , Health , Motherhood , Politics & Public Policy , Reproductive Rights , Society , Violence Against Women , Women
The inaugural Seize the Conversation event, “Creating a 21st Century Women’s Movement”, brought world-renowned experts in women’s issues together in Washington, DC to discuss the topic from both domestic and global perspectives. Despite the great accomplishments of the last few decades by women worldwide, they are still grossly unprivileged in developed and developing countries. The […]
September 11, 2015
Written by Lauryn Gutierrez
Abortion , Activism , Domestic Violence , Economics & Finance , Events , Gender , Global Women's Issues , Health , Motherhood , Politics & Public Policy , Reproductive Rights , Science & Technology , Sexual Assault , Social Justice , Society , Violence Against Women , Women , Work & Careers
Welcome to the Fem2pt0 Friday Rewind, where the Fem2 team bring you snips of this week’s feminist news to keep you informed of women’s movements across the world, perfectly timed for weekend opportunities to wow your friends, family and colleagues with your knowledge of feminism’s important topics. We’ll also be sure to let you know […]
August 14, 2015
Written by Olivia Kimble
Gender , Global Women's Issues , Health , Motherhood , Reproductive Rights , Sexual Assault , Social Justice , Violence Against Women
Two days ago, Nigeria took a momentous and historic step toward ending institutionalized violence against women and girls by outlawing female genital mutilation (FGM). Outgoing Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathon, signed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act 2015 into law after the bill was passed in the Senate on May 5. The law now prohibits female […]
August 2, 2015
Written by Marcia G. Yerman
Gender , Reproductive Rights , Sexual Assault , Society , Violence Against Women , Women
Institutions must convey to students information about all resources offered to them if they are victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. This includes preserving evidence, victim’s rights, counseling, and legal assistance. Students starting college this coming fall (as well as those returning) will be the first to benefit from the Sexual Violence […]