Category Archives: activism

Is it My “Feminist Duty” to Mention Mother’s Day?

So, yesterday was Mother’s Day. For the past three years I have written on Menstrual Poetry and for those three years, I have written about Mother’s Day and how this one day, for me, brings about anxiety, panic attacks and … Continue reading

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International Women’s Health Coalition Kicks Off Young Visionaries Contest and Grant Opportunity

I have had a great deal of ideas to supplement my community’s activism when it comes to resources for women and youth and if my past ideas are any indicator of the future, I’m bound to have a lot more. … Continue reading

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Blog for Choice 2010: Trust Women

Happy anniversary, Roe v. Wade! On this day 37 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that it was about time to let women make their own decisions about their health and what does or does not happen with and within … Continue reading

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Blog for Choice 2010 Open Thread

Today marks the 37th anniversary for the landmark decision that gave women the right to have access to safe and legal abortion, Roe v. Wade. Today is also the fifth annual Blog for Choice Day from NARAL Pro-Choice America. If … Continue reading

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Bloggers Unite for Haiti

I already took to my Twitter to spread the word about Bloggers Unite for Haiti, but wanted to make sure as many people as possible know that this is going on and how they can continue to spread the word … Continue reading

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Helping Haiti

In the wake of tragedy, the first thing most people ask is how they can help. The devastating and deadly, 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday and has left hundreds of thousands of people dead and many more suffering, … Continue reading

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Help Cara Stay Awake for 24 Hours for SAFER

Today is a Blogathon, a day where bloggers from across the wide, wide spectrum of the blogosphere blog every 30 minutes for 24 hours straight (9AM-9AM EST) in order to raise money for an organization or charity of their choice. … Continue reading

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