A coalition representing dozens of grassroots groups and labor organizations organized a number of actions in support of labor campaigns, migrant rights, Sanctuary Campus campaigns, and others.
Women and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
As over half the population of the planet is female, success for world democracy must include a building a stronger link between women and democracy. Women in the 21st century are set to have a larger political role to play if we continue to dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. Also see other suggested articles on subjects like Women Voting Rights, Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
Women and Political Participation in Africa (Part One)
Zimbabwe has joined 30 countries worldwide that have used a special electoral quota system to increase women’s political participation to at least 30 percent of the Members of Parliament.
International Women’s Day Rally and March At Columbus Circle
Props of bloody coat hangers were handed out at Columbus Circle illustrating what many women went through when dealing with an unwanted pregnancy before safe, legal abortions.
Cameroonian Women Push for Greater Political Participation
Civil society groups marked this year’s International Women’s Day by urging women to register to vote
7 Key Facts About Suffragette Susan B. Anthony on Her Birthday
Women’s rights leader and suffragette Susan B. Anthony was born February 15, 1820 and never got to vote herself
Photo Essay From the Washington, DC Women’s March
The signs I encountered among the thousands who attended the Women’s March on DC yesterday, the day after the inauguration of Donald Trump. The crowd expressed deep reservations about his views.
Have an Abortion in Texas, Lose Your Right To Vote?
A Republican state representative put forth legislation that would make abortion in the state a felony
Kenyan Sex Boycott Seeks to Boost Voter Registration
Kenyan opposition politician is encouraging women to withhold sex until their husband’s register to vote
A Teacher and DREAMer Tries to Explain the Inexplicable to Children
I can not imagine the pain of being a teacher today, especially in a multilingual school. Talking to young angels who do not understand the madness of the past few weeks seems to me impossible
How Does 100 Years of Women Voting Affect the Gender Gap
The difference between women’s and men’s voting behavior can be seen after a century of the women voting