by admin | Oct 22, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, LGBTQIA+, News, Women's Rights
The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) hasn’t always been the most diverse environment as far as gender is concerned; reportedly, out of the city’s 10,000 firefighters only 41 are women. Happily, this is starting to change, as the FDNY openly supported trans woman...
by admin | Oct 1, 2014 | Equality, News, Women's Rights
Earlier this week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that makes his state the first in the nation to have a clear definition of sexual consent. SB-967, also known as the “Yes Means Yes” law, is groundbreaking for both its intention and its...
by admin | Sep 22, 2014 | News, Resources & Info, Women's Rights
Most people know Emma Watson for her incredible portrayal of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, but the 24-year-old actress is also an Ivy League graduate, social justice activist, and newly appointed United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador. According to...
by admin | Sep 3, 2014 | Equality, Gender, News, Resources & Info, Women's Rights
Many LGBT individuals choose to attend women’s colleges because these institutions are often perceived as more progressive, inclusive, and even safer than coed schools. However, despite the esteemed reputations of schools such as Mount Holyoke College, Smith College,...
by admin | Aug 28, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
Amy Poehler is one of the most adored actress-comedians working today, and is often lauded for her quick wit, her writing and producing skills, and the relatable, hysterical roles she plays. Poehler, who is consistently body positive, pro-feminism, and incredibly...
by admin | Aug 28, 2014 | Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
After the 66th Annual Primetime Emmys aired earlier this week, the awards show was met with a lot of criticism, but not for what you might expect. Surprisingly, viewers weren’t as disappointed with the award winners for each of the small screen categories as they were...
