Quantcast
Channel: » New York City
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 12 View Live

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Rally For Women’s Health, NYC

I’m very honored to have been a part of today’s Rally for Women’s Health in NYC today. THOUSANDS of New Yorkers rallied in Foley Square to show their support for Planned Parenthood, as did many...

View Article



Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Victory! NYC Passes CPC Legislation!

  New York City Council With all the horrible, no good, very bad attempts to erode abortion rights going on, I think it’s important to highlight victories amidst the onslaught. Which brings me to...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Local Activism Alert: Rally in NYC on June 28th

Last month, two NYPD cops — Kenneth Moreno and Franklin Mata — were found not guilty of raping a woman who they were called to help. Despite the fact that they made three unauthorized return trips to...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Demanding Justice for Rape Survivors

I just returned from the rally to demand justice for rape survivors and maximum sentencing for NYPD rape cops Mata and Moreno. What an inspiring event with an amazing turnout — dozens of men and women...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

It’s Time NYC Takes Rape Seriously

Growing up, we are taught that if you do something bad, you will be caught and appropriately punished. And throughout most facets of life, this usually holds true. Unless you’re a rapist in New York...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Action Alert: Strike Out Rape Culture, NYC!

There’s nothing to pull me out from my maternity break like a little rape culture. Check out this gem I found on NOW-NYC’s Not Cool Tumblr: This Bowlmor Lanes advertisement is currently posted...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Abortion Takes Center Stage in NYC Custody Case

Photo of Lisa Mehos courtesy of Salon.com A New York City woman embroiled in a custody case with her physically abusive ex-husband risks losing her children because she had an abortion. Salon has the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Links We Love

Women in South Sudan are helping to break down gender-stereotypes in the workplace by operating a a car wash. See UN Multimedia. The New York Times shows how Turkish women have been using Twitter to...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Links We Love

Vox reports on the racism and sexism faced by Serena Williams as one of the world’s top professional tennis players. The Huffington Post highlights how Afghan women are fusing Islam and feminism to...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

#MaybeTheIUD Takes Over NYC

NARAL Pro-Choice NYC, in conjunction with their sister organization, the National Institute for Reproductive Health, recently re-launched their 2010 Maybe the IUD campaign in New York City. This time,...

View Article
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 12 View Live




Latest Images