Blog Entries tagged 'US Feminist Movement'

Doin� It: Sex, Disability and Videotape

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Sex and disability are two subjects many people are uncomfortable talking about honestly. The Empowered Fe Fes from Chicago's Access Living , a young women's action group, is out to change that. Together with the Chicago Foundation for Women and Beyondmedia , they produced an award-winning documentary called “Doin’ It: Sex, Disability and Video [...]

More on the Proposition 8 Disaster

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

As most of you probably know, Proposition 8 passed in California. This referendum vote outlaws same-sex marriages and endangers the thousands of California same-sex marriages that had been made legal by a 2008 court decision. There have already been protests against the results and 3 lawsuits have been filed to overturn the decision.

Keith Olbermann ha [...]

This Our Time to Organize

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

A special message from Jobs With Justice
November 5, 2008

These are critical times for the labor movement, for our economy, and for the working class. The worst economic crisis of a generation, the Wall Street bail-out, and the tightening squeeze on working people make the efforts of Jobs with Justice activists more important than ever. [...]

It's Time to Let Obama Know What Women Want

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

We did it! Women turned out in record numbers and we elected Barack Obama as the next president of the United States. Obama and his running mate Joe Biden have been entrusted with bringing change to this country during a time of crisis and Bush-induced cynicism. After all the dancing in the streets: What next? President-elect Obama wants you to share with him YOUR v [...]

Women Lead the Way in Tuesday�s Heavy Voter Turnout

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0100

November 6, 2008
Women's Media Center
Story by Peggy Simpson

Far more women than men voted this week, and a larger proportion of women favored Obama over McCain, showing a 7 percent gender gap. Eight women will serve as governors in 2009. Women newcomers took two U.S. Senate seats and 10 in the House. Not much can match the emotional wallop of seeing the election of the first African American as president.

Women Against Sarah Palin

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The nomination of anti-feminist Sarah Palin to be vice-president of the United States has mobilized the feminist movement to oppose the Republican ticket even more strongly. As many news reports attest, Sarah Palin has a terrible record on issues important to feminists. She made rape victims pay for their own rape kits. She opposes reproductive [...]

The Persistent Power of Socialist Feminism

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Radical Women is celebrating is 41st anniversary by holding a conference in San Francisco on the theme of socialist feminism. The Radical Women conference is an opportunity to grapple with ideas, examine the limitations of reformism, gain the confidence to challenge the system, and build the ranks of socialist feminists.

Key t [...]

Debating Race and Gender

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

It is no secret that there has been a painful debate over the relationship between race and gender. It has been building for a long time, but the fierce primary battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton brought it to the fore. We have included links to to two recent articles that have starkly contrasting views on this controversy. We hope that Herstory visitors will read both and then add their voices to the ongoing often heated discussion.

A Continuing Conversation on Feminism: Do [...]

Planning a trip to the Bronx? Visit the Bronx Museum for some feminist art.

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The Making it Together exhibit explores an important chapter in recent history when women artists, inspired by the 1970s Feminist Movement, worked collectively in new ways to engage communities and address social issues.

Among those showcased are Suzanne Lacy and Leslie Labowitz, whose landmark, multi-part event Three Weeks in May (1977), re [...]

Sexism Might Sell, But We're Not Buying It!

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 26 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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On May 23, The Women's Media Center(WMC), along with their partners at Media Matters, launched, "Sexism Sells, But We're Not Buying It," a new video and online petition campaign illustrating the pervasive nature of sexism in the media's coverage.

While Hillary Clinton's campaign has cast a spotlight on the issue of sexism, this isn't a partisan issue: it's about making sure that women's voices are present and po [...]

I never wanted to hate Hillary Clinton

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

It was a long time coming and I resisted the emotion for as long as humanly possible, but yes now I really do hate Hillary Clinton.

When she and Bill burst on the national scene in 1992, I was willing to entertain the possibility of a new updated Eleanor and Franklin story, only this time "Eleanor" would have [...]

Ask a Working Woman Survey 2008

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

What do you do if you need to take time off work to care for a sick child or parent? Does having children hurt your career? Unequal pay. Maternity leave. Spiraling health care costs. Family and children plus a full-time career.

Working people face these issues every day. But all too often, women especially don’t have the resources [...]

Check out Chicago's Feminist Meetup!

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The Chicago Feminists Meetup Group is sponsoring a book discussion on Ellen Bravo's Taking on the Big Boys on May 19 at Argo Tea 16 W. Randolph in downtown Chicago. A fee of $1 is charged to cover expenses. An RSVP is requested. You may sign up and RSVP at the Chicago Feminist Meetup site.

For people unfamiliar with Meetups, [...]

Clinton supporters vrs. Obama supporters...Why can't we just fight fair?

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0100

It's no secret that feminists are on both sides of the fence in the Democratic primary.

Despite the media stereotype of a vast leftwing feminist conspiracy made up of goose-stepping fembots, the actual women's equality movement is very diverse. Being the independent-minded people that we are, feminists tend to resist being forced to toe [...]

Women Don�t Ask? No, Employers Don�t Pay

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Ellen Bravo wrote this article which was posted on the AFL-CIO blog. She is former director of 9to5, National Association of Working Women and author of Taking on the Big Boys: Or Why Feminism Is Good for Families, Business and the Nation.

Congratulations, working women! As of today, your salary since January 1, 2007, has final [...]

Don't miss Adrienne Rich at Northeastern Illinois University

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:03:00 +0100

Poet, essayist and activist Adrienne Rich will appear in Northeastern Illinois University's (NEIU) Presidential Lecture Series. Since receiving the Yale Younger Poets Award in 1951 at the age of 21, Adrienne Rich has not stopped writing in her distinct voice, with strength and conviction.This event is free and open to the [...]

The Chicago Abortion Fund has their TV Debut

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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From the Chicago Abortion Fund's First TV Appearance

The Chicago Abortion Fund(CAF) is made up of a diverse group of women who firmly believe that affordable abortions are part and parcel of the fight for reproductive justice. Not content with simply raising money to financially assist women to obtain abortions, CAF has been doing some serious outreach efforts into the communities of Chicagoland.

Now C [...]

Visiting Washington DC? Try the Women's Suffrage Tour.

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Located close to the Capitol building in the heart of the federal city is the Sewell-Belmont House and Museum, the headquarters of the National Women's Party and the former home of women's rights leader Alice Paul.

The Sewell Belmont House now offers a free downloadable guide for a special walking tour of W [...]

Memorial Service for Barbara Seaman: 1935-2008

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:00:00 +0100

We learned of the death of Barbara Seaman last week from Jennifer Baumgartner's remembrance on Feministing and we are updating our original blog entry with an announcement of a memorial service in Barbara's honor. If you are in the NYC area, please attend if you can.

A memorial service for Barbara Seaman will b [...]

Be There! Summit on Economic Justice for Women

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Join the National Organization for Women Foundation, National Council of Negro Women, and the Institute for Women's Policy Research for the 2008 Summit on Economic Justice for Women, April 11-12 in Atlanta, Georgia. The summit is dedicated to "Bringing Together Research and Advocacy--from Local to Global--to Advance Economic Justice and E [...]