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Women Make Great Gains in the Senate
I’ve always said that the world would be a much better place if more women were in leadership roles. So imagine my glee to see the great gains women made this past election cycle. I must say that I...
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Let’s Declare 2013 The Year to End Rape
As April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we wanted to share a powerful piece written by our friend and fellow writer, Jessie. We are proud and excited to have our first new voice here on the blog,...
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Bloggers Spotlight: Introducing Clare Froggatt
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to interview blogger Clare Froggatt, writer and creator of Girl on a Swing. I discovered Clare’s blog about 3.5 years ago, and found myself instantaneously...
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Kristin Bauer’s “Out For Africa”
“There is no creature among all the Beasts of the world which hath so great and ample demonstration of the power and wisdom of almighty God as the Elephant.” – Edward Topsell, The Historie of...
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Wendy Davis: A One Woman Filibuster
On Tuesday June 25, 2013 Texas Senator Wendy Davis made a 13 hour stand against controversial anti-abortion bill, Senate Bill 5. The bill in question, which has already passed in the Texas House of...
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GOP Adamant to Continue “War on Women”
On Friday the Texas Senate passed one of the nation’s toughest abortions bills. The bill would ban abortions after 20 weeks, would require abortions to be performed at facilities classified as...
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Tracy Middendorf: Shutter to Think
The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” refers to the notion that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still image. Shutter to Think builds upon this principle. Founded in 2012 by...
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Halle Berry’s Paparazzi Bill Passes
Actress Halle Berry has remained vigilant in her fight to redefine harassment under California State Law and she has reason to celebrate. The bill, SB606, has passed and is now on its way to the...
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Trailer Tuesday: Brave Miss World
Director Cecilia Peck (Shut Up and Sing) unveils a powerful documentary which follows Linor Abargil, an Israeli beauty contestant who won Miss World. Through Abargil’s story we learn the Miss World...
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Trayvon Martin’s Mom Calls For Amending ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, testified last week before a Senate panel that states must make changes to their “stand your ground” laws. The law which is on the books in 22 states is a...
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The IFJ Launches Global Campaign to End Violence Against Women Journalists
Image of Ghislaine Dupont, a French Reporter who was killed along with her male colleague on November 2, 2013 in Kidal, a Malian northern city The importance of journalism in a free society is...
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Film Review: Miss Representation
This is a guest post written by Erin Bagwell, founder of Feminist Wednesday, a biweekly newsletter focused on highlighting female successes with the goal to encourage, enlighten and empower their...
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Introducing Ceri Bethan
We got the chance to interview up-and-coming actress Ceri Bethan, whose new film Cavemen was recently released. Ceri plays ‘Juliet’ in the film, which is a dramedy that centers around the lives of...
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Introducing Feminist Wednesday
The one great thing about having our blog is that it has afforded us the opportunity to connect with some amazing women. One of those women is Erin Bagwell, the fearless femme behind Feminist...
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Introducing: Girl Talk HQ
We recently got a chance to interview Asha Dahya, editor and chief of Girl Talk HQ, a news media website whose aim is to “inspire, encourage, entertain, inform and motivate young women to live their...
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Introducing The Empowerment Project
In Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In, she posed the question “What Would you do if you weren’t afraid?” Five Female filmmakers sought out to answer this very question. The answer to that question would...
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Introducing: The Bitch Pack
It is quite imperative that women have a strong voice and presence in Hollywood. We have narratives to share, and an audience waiting to hear our stories. I know I want to see more scripts written by...
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Tracy Middendorf: Shutter to Think
The adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” refers to the notion that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still image. Shutter to Think builds upon this principle. Founded in 2012 by...
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Breaking down Black Girls Rock
My sister and I were elated to learn that first lady Michelle Obama appeared at this years Black Girls Rock event. “Totally Cool, right?” Apparently, not that cool for some. It appears that the first...
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Introducing: FLURT Magazine
When you read women’s magazines you usually find a common theme. You are often bombarded with images of airbrushed models and/or celebrities and articles often geared toward how to find a man or how...
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