Lori Sokol, PhD, Executive Director & Editor-In-Chief, Women’s eNews Lori Sokol, Ph.D., is the Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of Women'seNews, an award-winning, non-profit, global news organization that reports onthe most crucial issues impacting women and girls around the world. Dr. Sokol is also the author of the award-winning book, She…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2023Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Washington, DC –– Today marks the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision, which overturned the 50-year old precedent of Roe v. Wade, removed privacy protections for people accessing abortion care, and put LGBTQ+ rights at risk. “Last year’s decision by the Supreme Court to…
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FOURTH OF JULY --- With the 4th of July just around the corner, we can feel the patriotic spirit in the air. It's a time of joyous celebrations, filled with barbecues, fireworks, and cherished moments with loved ones. But as we gather to commemorate this historic day, it's crucial to…
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Meet the Guest: Teresa Younger, Ms. Foundation for Women Teresa C. Younger is an activist, advocate, renowned public-speaker, organizational strategist, and a proven leader in the philanthropic and policy sectors. Having spent over 20 years on the frontlines of some of the most critical battles for comprehensive equity and the…
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By Ava Lee-Green On June 19, 1865 – almost two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation – slaves in Texas finally received news that slavery had finally ended in the US. 158 years later, Juneteenth is now a federally-recognized holiday and provides a platform to uplift the voices…
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Meet the Guest: Noreen Farrell, Equal Rights Advocates & LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day Noreen Farrell is the Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates, one of the nation’s leading legal nonprofits advocating for women and girls at work and school. Noreen was named a top Legal Innovator in 2014. She…
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EQUALITY -- If you are in the social justice space, you may be familiar with the powerful illustration by Angus Maguire which depicts the difference between equality and equity, which are often used interchangeably. This post covers why they are vastly different. Visual representations often possess a remarkable ability to…
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Meet the Guest: Aarush Santosi, Generation Ratify Aarush Santoshi serves as the Policy Director and Youth Organizer with the group Generation Ratify. Generation Ratify is the youth-led movement to enshrine the Equal Rights Amendment and advance gender equality in the United States. Generation Ratify does this through legislative, judicial, and…
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Pride Month, celebrated annually in June, is a vibrant and inclusive commemoration of the LGBTQ+ community's resilience, struggles, and achievements. It serves as a time for individuals from all walks of life to come together, embrace diversity, and advocate for equal rights. Join us on an illuminating journey through the…
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Meet the Guest: Zakiya Thomas, President and CEO, ERA Coalition/Fund for Women's Equality Zakiya Thomas is President and CEO of the ERA Coalition and the Fund for Women’s Equality. Zakiya is an agent for change, working to make equality a reality for all people. Using her experiences as a political strategist…
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