It’s January 29 so today we are honoring two women named Lilly. The first, Lilly Ledbetter, a brave woman who fought against pay discrimination so that all women would have a better chance at earning a fair salary. Jan. 29 is the anniversary of President Obama signing the Lily Ledbetter Act into law. Thank you Ms. Ledbetter. We... »
I forgot Chris Matthews was sexist for an hour last night. Following the State of the Union address Matthews said of President Obama, “I was trying to think about who he was tonight. It’s interesting; he is post-racial, by all appearances. I forgot he was black tonight for an hour. He’s gone a long way... »
I find it funny that Apple named its new tablet, unveiled today, the iPad. I must be overworked or tired because every time I think about it, I chuckle. Seriously Apple, what were you thinking? A personal product that is ultra thin and you name it the iPad? Computing is not what comes to... »
I think I owe you some good news. Don’t you? Well here it is. I just got off a conference call with Senator Dodd, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Marcia Greenberger, Co-President of the National Women’s Law Center, and Lilly Ledbetter. Senator Dodd announced he has support from Senator Tom Harkin, Chair of the Senate Health,... »
(TRIGGER WARNING) A woman was raped last week in Toledo, Ohio on the side of busy street in broad daylight. A high school student approached her as she was walking down the street and threatened her with a pair of scissors. Cars drove by and several beeped. One witness called 911 but no one... »
Every year on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, NARALPro-Choice America asks bloggers to blog the answer to a question. This year’s question is in honor of the late Dr. George Tiller who was shot and killed at church one Sunday morning last May. Dr. Tiller often wore a button that read, “Trust Women.”... »
For the last three months I volunteered my time to the Martha Coakley for Senate campaign. I held signs, made calls, (yes, that was me calling incessantly), canvassed, recruited, tweeted and blogged. Following her loss, I feel much better than I expected I would. Maybe it’s because I know I did all I could... »
Today is the Massachusetts Special Election. If you live in Massachusetts, don’t forget to vote. We are volunteering today. So until we return, here is an interesting op-ed on the election from Joan Vennochi at boston.com. »
Much of the media coverage of the Massachusetts special election to fill Ted Kennedy’s senate seat has focused on the leading candidates’ personalities, or perceived lack of personality in the case of Attorney General Martha Coakley. Reporters are quick to point out voters know more about Coakley professionally than personally. She has been referred... »
Cick here to go to the American Red Cross web site where you can donate and get information on the situation in Haiti. Click here to read an article from The Nation with information on different organizations working on the ground in Haiti and what they need for support. »
