After over 100 years of fits and starts, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)— a proposed amendment to the Constitution that guarantees equal rights for women—has become a hot topic this election cycle, which could bode well for its publication. Simply put, the ERA says, “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or […]
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guest post by Asha Dahya Earlier this month, my team and I flew to Colombia for a week to conduct interviews for a new podcast series, Green Tide Rising. Over eight episodes, Latina host and producer Kat Lazo and I plan to showcase the work that Latin American feminists are doing to push for reproductive
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Subscribe on Apple Podcasts |Red Circle | Spotify | YouTube Welcome to Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy, a podcast that examines the stories of life and leadership for smart, amazing women (and men). Each episode features powerful conversations with people who are changing the world and making a difference in their communities. Our guests share their personal stories, insights, and
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Subscribe on Apple Podcasts |Red Circle | Spotify |YouTube Welcome to Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy, a podcast that examines the stories of life and leadership for smart, amazing women (and men). Each episode features powerful conversations with people who are changing the world and making a difference in their communities. Our guests share their personal stories, insights, and advice on
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About the Horton Award The Horton Award recognizes individuals or organizations who are dedicated to social or environmental causes and have used management skills to benefit society. This award is named for Professor Ray Horton, who established social enterprise as a program at Columbia Business School. “Global progress toward gender equality in the law has
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As Gloria Steinem once said, “The Equal Rights Amendment is simple. It affirms that women have the same rights as men under the Constitution.” While the recent four-day art installation and activation – DENDROFEMONOLOGY: A Feminist History Tree Ring – brought the historical fight for women’s equality to the forefront, the evolution of the Equal
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Positioned as a focal point to galvanize positive action, Tiffany Shlain’s sculpture, Dendrofemonology – A Feminist History Tree Ring, inspired four days of exciting events on the National Mall in Washington, DC. A coalition of 20 feminist organizations gathered to present exciting programming, inspiring speakers, a feminist art parade and much more. After a year
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Guest post by Asha Dahya Where were you on June 24, 2022? Do you remember how you felt when you heard the news that Roe v Wade had been overturned by the US Supreme Court? What kind of emotions did you feel when you realized we had taken 50 steps backward on bodily autonomy and reproductive
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While the country takes steps to reopen, and the news cycles are filled with examinations of society returning to normal, Hawaii is taking steps to rebuild rather than simply return to the status quo. In fact, the state is looking to seize the opportunity “to build a system that is capable of delivering gender equality.”
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2020 is a shaping up to be a big year for advancements in gender equality. In fact, The Guardian reports that world leaders, civil society and the private sector are preparing to make 2020 the biggest year yet for the advancement of women’s rights. Building on previous events, commemorating positive shifts and goals of note,
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