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Stand UP, Speak OUT: The Personal Politics of Women's Rights, a docuseries. Stories from women of the 1960s generation–what's changed, and, how far still to go.
Their stories are a timeline of resistance. Even without recognition, women like Anne built communities, institutions, and culture—proving leadership long before being paid for it. When we understand this history, we understand why speaking up now is an act of justice. #StandUpSpeakOut
December 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Their stories are a timeline of resistance. Even without recognition, women like Anne built communities, institutions, and culture—proving leadership long before being paid for it. When we understand this history, we understand why speaking up now is an act of justice. #StandUpSpeakOut
From Anne Brewster’s era—when the question of equal pay wasn’t even imagined—to Katherine’s “code of silence,” women were kept in the dark about their own worth. Today, Ericka reminds us that silence still persists, forcing women to work twice as hard just to be seen.
December 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
From Anne Brewster’s era—when the question of equal pay wasn’t even imagined—to Katherine’s “code of silence,” women were kept in the dark about their own worth. Today, Ericka reminds us that silence still persists, forcing women to work twice as hard just to be seen.
This date marks the 1990 adoption of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families by the UN. Its importance lies in reaffirming that all migrants, regardless of status, are entitled to human rights and dignity.
December 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This date marks the 1990 adoption of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families by the UN. Its importance lies in reaffirming that all migrants, regardless of status, are entitled to human rights and dignity.
It's a day to remember that migration is an expression of human aspiration for a better life. #IMD2025 #MigrantsDay
December 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It's a day to remember that migration is an expression of human aspiration for a better life. #IMD2025 #MigrantsDay
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December 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Their efforts established a foundation: sex workers' rights are human rights. To honor this day and those lost, we need to dismantle stigma and support laws that ensure safety and justice for all workers.
December 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Their efforts established a foundation: sex workers' rights are human rights. To honor this day and those lost, we need to dismantle stigma and support laws that ensure safety and justice for all workers.
Margo St. James (1937–2021) founded COYOTE in 1973, advocating for decriminalization to secure citizenship rights. Carol Leigh (1951–2020) coined the term "sex work" to shift the focus from crime to labor, demanding occupational respect and safety.
December 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Margo St. James (1937–2021) founded COYOTE in 1973, advocating for decriminalization to secure citizenship rights. Carol Leigh (1951–2020) coined the term "sex work" to shift the focus from crime to labor, demanding occupational respect and safety.
Violence against sex workers is tragically high. Stigma & criminalization push work underground, making it difficult to report crimes & seek safety. Women are disproportionately affected, facing discrimination and lack of protection. We must address the social and legal barriers.
December 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Violence against sex workers is tragically high. Stigma & criminalization push work underground, making it difficult to report crimes & seek safety. Women are disproportionately affected, facing discrimination and lack of protection. We must address the social and legal barriers.
Do you believe the ERA should be certified as the 28th Amendment? Share your thoughts. #28thAmendment #EqualityNow
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Do you believe the ERA should be certified as the 28th Amendment? Share your thoughts. #28thAmendment #EqualityNow
The pursuit of the #ERA reminds us how long the fight for constitutional equality can last—and how close we are to completing it. The voices of Paul, Griffiths, Chisholm, and Murray demand we finish the work.
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The pursuit of the #ERA reminds us how long the fight for constitutional equality can last—and how close we are to completing it. The voices of Paul, Griffiths, Chisholm, and Murray demand we finish the work.
Today, activists push for:
Formal publication by the U.S. Archivist.
Congressional action to resolve the deadline.
Judicial recognition. The process should not override the people's will.
Formal publication by the U.S. Archivist.
Congressional action to resolve the deadline.
Judicial recognition. The process should not override the people's will.
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today, activists push for:
Formal publication by the U.S. Archivist.
Congressional action to resolve the deadline.
Judicial recognition. The process should not override the people's will.
Formal publication by the U.S. Archivist.
Congressional action to resolve the deadline.
Judicial recognition. The process should not override the people's will.
The current fight stands on the legal foundation laid by theorists like Pauli Murray, whose work on the 14th Amendment made the case for constitutional equality.
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The current fight stands on the legal foundation laid by theorists like Pauli Murray, whose work on the 14th Amendment made the case for constitutional equality.
So, why isn't it the 28th Amendment? Because of legal limbo: a lapsed deadline, political resistance, and procedural disputes over certification.
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
So, why isn't it the 28th Amendment? Because of legal limbo: a lapsed deadline, political resistance, and procedural disputes over certification.
The ERA finally passed Congress in 1972, thanks to champions like Martha Griffiths & Shirley Chisholm, and by 2020, it met the required 38-state ratification threshold.
December 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The ERA finally passed Congress in 1972, thanks to champions like Martha Griffiths & Shirley Chisholm, and by 2020, it met the required 38-state ratification threshold.
Stillbirth prevention deserves the same urgency as all maternal and infant health priorities. We need accurate data, responsive care, and policies that recognize maternal and fetal health are inseparable from social & racial justice. Let's demand better.
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Stillbirth prevention deserves the same urgency as all maternal and infant health priorities. We need accurate data, responsive care, and policies that recognize maternal and fetal health are inseparable from social & racial justice. Let's demand better.
The fight is on. The documentary Before a Breath spotlights advocates fighting for change, including pushing Congress to pass the SHINE Act. This bill would mandate better data collection, the critical first step for evidence-based prevention and support measures. #BeforeABreath #SHINEAct
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The fight is on. The documentary Before a Breath spotlights advocates fighting for change, including pushing Congress to pass the SHINE Act. This bill would mandate better data collection, the critical first step for evidence-based prevention and support measures. #BeforeABreath #SHINEAct
Many mothers knew something was wrong but were dismissed. Patient-centered care that trusts women's intuition is non-negotiable. #ReproductiveJustice #ListenToWomen
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Many mothers knew something was wrong but were dismissed. Patient-centered care that trusts women's intuition is non-negotiable. #ReproductiveJustice #ListenToWomen
This crisis disproportionately impacts Black women, who experience stillbirths at twice the rate of white women. A key driver? Systemic failures to listen to women.
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This crisis disproportionately impacts Black women, who experience stillbirths at twice the rate of white women. A key driver? Systemic failures to listen to women.
Rabbi Weiner’s story is part of a larger history: women’s progress is built on communities that uplift, teach, and clear a path for one another. Equal pay isn’t just policy — it’s a movement fueled by shared strength. Watch this clip from Stand Up, Speak Out to learn more.
December 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Rabbi Weiner’s story is part of a larger history: women’s progress is built on communities that uplift, teach, and clear a path for one another. Equal pay isn’t just policy — it’s a movement fueled by shared strength. Watch this clip from Stand Up, Speak Out to learn more.
As more women rise into leadership today, we’re watching the narrative around power and pay evolve. Representation isn’t symbolic — it disrupts old norms and expands what leadership looks like. Systems change when those excluded from the table begin shaping the agenda.
December 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
As more women rise into leadership today, we’re watching the narrative around power and pay evolve. Representation isn’t symbolic — it disrupts old norms and expands what leadership looks like. Systems change when those excluded from the table begin shaping the agenda.