Because reproduction requires both men and women, Misty McLaughlin says the War on Women is more accurately a War on People, and asks men to take responsibility for their part. In a beautiful twist on the gruesome women’s-health-as-political-theater we’ve all been subjected to lately, female legislators in two states have introduced bills to limit men’s […]
As the organization’s 100th birthday approaches, Tanya Tarr shares how The Girl Scouts of America influenced her as a young woman, and how they continue to do so today. On Monday, March 12th, the Girl Scouts of America turn 100 years old. Originally, I wanted to write a post that set every arch-conservative critic of […]
This originally appeared on SpectraSpeaks.com. Republished here with permission. There is a lot to say about women’s history. Yet, what is always at the forefront of my mind is that women’s history starts with me sharing my own story, contributing to the movement of millions of other women doing the same. All morning I’ve been […]
In Time for International Women’s Day on March 8, Researchers at the Council on Contemporary Families Debate: “Is the Gender Revolution Over?” In 1973—less than 40 years ago—the Supreme Court ruled that sex-segregated employment ads were illegal. The next two decades saw massive, rapid action in eradicating old laws and prejudices. But now three researchers […]
This originally appeared on Fem2.0. Republished here with permission. Ani Chopourian, a 43–year-old surgeon’s assistant, received a $167.7 million dollar award last week from a California jury for sexual harassment. It is believed to be the largest verdict ever granted to a single victim for sexual harassment in the United States. The jury allocated $42.7 […]
This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. The M.R.S. and the Ph.D. by Stephanie Coontz of The New York Times says for women seeking a satisfying relationship and a secure financial future, there has never been a better time to be highly […]
The recent Susan G. Komen v. Planned Parenthood debacle got me thinking about the whole issue of pro-choice and pro-life all over again. Like many unapologetic pro-choicers, I have a deep-seated loathing of the term “pro-life.” Because my belief opposes theirs, does that make me “anti-life” or maybe “pro-death”? Yes, I’m pro-choice, but to me, […]
This originally appeared on NYCDadsGroup.com. Republished here with permission. Typically in my blog posts, I focus on the outlier status of being a stay-at-home father: We’re different; we’re outside the norm; other parents don’t trust us to host sleepovers alone; is there a correlation with stay-at-home dads and low testosterone; what is it like to […]
This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. Why Did Susan G. Komen Pull The Plug On Planned Parenthood? by Megan McArdle of The Atlantic breaks down the backstory of the controversial split. 2. Vast Gender Disparity In Super PAC Giving on Salon.com […]
As a sports fan, the NFL playoffs is my second favorite time of the year (next to the World Series). The games are exciting. The fans are energized. And there’s a feeling of camaraderie amongst people around the city sporting jerseys on Sunday mornings. But as an activist for sex workers’ rights, this time of […]
This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. Rick Santorum On Opposition to Abortion In Cases of Rape: ‘Make The Best Out of a Bad Situation’ on The Huffington Post presents the GOP presidential candidate’s (disgusting and offensive) stance on abortion, which is […]
This week’s roundup of our favorites from across the interwebs to help you make sense of men and women. 1. Marriage: Saying ‘I Don’t’ by Stephanie Coontz of the Los Angeles Times asks: Now that only 51% of U.S. households are married couples, is marriage going the way of the electric typewriter and the VHS […]
