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April 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Students Leading the Fight for Equality | The Feminist Student Voice

Feminist Campus Presents:THE FEMINIST STUDENT VOICEWelcome to The Feminist Student Voice—your go-to source for unapologetically feminist news, stories, and action, straight from students! Each month, we’ll bring you the latest on campus activism, reproductive rights, gender justice, and everything …

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM

The SAVE Act is a Trap — And It’s Set for Us

The so-called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act—the SAVE Act—has just passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is headed next to the Senate. Don’t let the name fool you. Dear John, It was 105 years ago that women in America won the right to vote through the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Con…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

April 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM

ACTION BULLETIN #4: Don’t Let Billionaires’ Tax Breaks Steal Your Social Security

Since Donald Trump’s return, since the DOGE-men—led by Elon Musk, suited in power and contempt—stepped in to “streamline” the Social Security Administration, the machinery of care has begun to break down.Action Bulletin #4 Dear John,The line wraps around the block. It is not a breadline, though it m…

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  Madelyn Amos | Feminist Campus · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Take Action: Defend Academic Freedom on Your Campus!

Dear John,  It's no secret that across the country, higher education is under attack. Politicians are pushing sweeping bans on DEI programs, censoring discussions of race, gender, and sexuality in the classroom, and threatening the academic freedom of students and educators alike. From book bans to …

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  Madelyn Amos | Feminist Campus · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM

📢 Take Action for Global Women’s Rights!

Dear John,  I’m reaching out to share two urgent human rights campaigns in Afghanistan and Iran that need your support.#1 Stop Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan Before the Taliban's return to power, Afghan girls, like the one pictured here, were free to attend school. Today, she and millions of others…

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  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]

April 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM

A Crime Against Women Is Unfolding—We Must Act

What’s happening in Afghanistan isn’t just oppression—it’s gender apartheid. And we cannot be silent.Dear John, The most extreme form of misogyny is now unfolding before our eyes. We must not remain silent. Under Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls have been completely erased from public life. They…

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  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM

A Global Emergency for Women—And What We Must Do Together

What’s happening in Afghanistan isn’t just oppression—it’s gender apartheid. And we cannot be silent.Dear John, The most extreme form of misogyny is now unfolding before our eyes. We must not remain silent. Under Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls have been completely erased from public life. They…

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  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM

A Global Emergency for Women—And What We Must Do Together

What’s happening in Afghanistan isn’t just oppression—it’s gender apartheid. And we cannot be silent.Dear John, The most extreme form of misogyny is now unfolding before our eyes. We must not remain silent. Under Taliban rule, Afghan women and girls have been completely erased from public life. They…

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  Ellie Smeal | Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM

Here's the latest from the Feminist Newswire

| MARCH-APRIL 2025   Scenes from the Hands Off Rally in DC (Madelyn Amos)  Students pose in the photo booth at NYFLC (Amelia Crawford)Building Feminist Power: Inside the 2025 National Young Feminist Leadership ConferenceAMELIA CRAWFORD | APRIL 7 Armed with the determination to shape their future, …

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM

ACTION BULLETIN #2: We See It. We Stop It

Social Security is being dismantled. When the system breaks, the extremists want us to stay silent. We absolutely will not!Dear John,  Elon Musk says everything is fine. The lights are on. The system is functioning. The checks are coming. Nothing to see here.But if you’ve called the Social Security…

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  Feminist Majority · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM

URGENT: REMIND YOUR WISCONSIN FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO VOTE

Dear John  Voting ends on April 1 for the extremely important Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The outcome of the race between Judge Susan Crawford and Judge Brad Schimel to fill an open seat on the Court, will determine whether the court retains its liberal majority – or shifts to right wing contr…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM

ACTION BULLETIN #1: Trump’s Social Security Shutdown

new rules for Social Security are causing widespread chaos and fear Trump’s Social Security Shutdown Dear John, I am rushing this first of what will be a series of Action Bulletins to you because Trump’s mass firings, cutting phone services, closing of local offices and new rules for Social Securit…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM

Help Celebrate International Women’s Day: Join in A Bold Stand for Afghan Women

We must remember the fight for equality is still not finished here in the U.S. and around the world.Dear John , As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we must remember the fight for equality is still not finished here in the U.S. and around the world. We don’t need to be reminded that in the US…

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  Madelyn Amos | Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Don’t Miss Out! Less Than One Month Away From NYFLC!

Dear John,  Can you believe that we’re less than a month away from NYFLC?? We’re counting down the days until you join us in D.C.! The 2025 National Young Feminist Leadership Conference is March 29th through 31st. It will be an unforgettable weekend of feminist organizing, advocacy, and action! Conn…

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  Ellie Smeal | Feminist Majority · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Here's the latest from the Feminist Newswire

| FEB 2025  WELCOME TO OUR MONTHLY Feminist Majority Political ReportHERE'S THE BEST FROM THE FEMINIST NEWS WIRE   FROM THE DESK OF ELLIE SMEAL Every day brings more shocking and depressing news. Today, rumors swirl that the Trump administration is slashing 65% of the Environmental Protection Agency…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM

One Seat. One State. One Chance to Stop MAGA

The 2025 elections in Virginia are our first big opportunity to make a real difference since the current federal chaos. A Critical Fight for Virginia—and the Nation Dear John I’m reaching out with urgency—because the stakes couldn’t be higher. We’re at a pivotal moment, and the choices we make now w…

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  Feminist Campus · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Meet The Feminist Student Voice – Your New Go-To Source for Student Activism!

Feminist Campus Presents:THE FEMINIST STUDENT VOICE Welcome to The Feminist Student Voice—your go-to source for unapologetically feminist news, stories, and action, straight from students! Each month, we’ll bring you the latest on campus activism, reproductive rights, gender justice, and everything…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM

They’re Ready to Fight—But They Need Your Help

 Dear John The backlash against the progress of the feminist movement is alarming. Now more than ever, we must stand strong and build a powerful resistance.We Must Fight. To do this, we must unite and train the next generation of leaders who will carry this fight to their campuses across the countr…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM

The First Big Fight Against Trump’s Chaos Starts NOW

The 2025 elections in Virginia are our first big opportunity to make a real difference since the current federal chaos. A Critical Fight for Virginia—and the Nation Dear John I’m reaching out with urgency—because the stakes couldn’t be higher. We’re at a pivotal moment, and the choices we make now w…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM

If We Win Virginia, We Stop MAGA’s Rollback

The 2025 elections in Virginia are our first big opportunity to make a real difference since the current federal chaos. A Critical Fight for Virginia—and the Nation Dear John I’m reaching out with urgency—because the stakes couldn’t be higher. We’re at a pivotal moment, and the choices we make now w…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

February 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Trump’s Actions Are Endangering Women—Help Us Fight Back

Every second counts. Your renewal ensures we can keep fighting, keep protecting, and keep paving the way for a brighter future. Please act now. Dear John , The clock is ticking. The stakes have never been higher. Women—young, old, and every age in between—are under attack.  Just look at Trump’s acti…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Hope Is an Act of Rebellion—Stand with Us in 2025

Every second counts. Your renewal ensures we can keep fighting, keep protecting, and keep paving the way for a brighter future. Please act now. Dear John , The clock is ticking. The stakes have never been higher. Women—young, old, and every age in between—are under attack.  Just look at Trump’s acti…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM

John , we need you more than ever

Every second counts. Your renewal ensures we can keep fighting, keep protecting, and keep paving the way for a brighter future. Please act now. Dear John , The clock is ticking. The stakes have never been higher. Women—young, old, and every age in between—are under attack.  Just look at Trump’s acti…

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  Madelyn Amos | Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM

The National Young Feminist Leadership Conference is less than two months away!

Dear John, We are less than two months away from one of the most exciting events in the country for young activists, the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference! NYFLC hosts hundreds of high school and college students for an unforgettable weekend in Arlington, Virginia, right outside of Wash…

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  Ellie Smeal | Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

February 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Here's the best from the Feminist Newswire

| DEC 2024-JAN 2025   From the desk of Ellie Smeal... Donald Trump is once again the President of the United States. That’s the headline. But it’s not the story. The story is what we’ve done to get here, and what we’ll do now that we’re here. Fear hangs in the air, sure. But fear isn’t new to us. N…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

February 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Trump’s Pardons Escalate Violence – We Must Fight Back

When federal protection drops, violence rises. We saw it before. We know what comes next. Dear John, They came for the clinics first. Three days after the pardons for the January insurgents—those who had stormed the Capitol with violence in their hearts and flags as weapons—Trump pardoned anti-abort…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Clinics Are in Danger – We Still Need You

When federal protection drops, violence rises. We saw it before. We know what comes next. Dear John, They came for the clinics first. Three days after the pardons for the January insurgents—those who had stormed the Capitol with violence in their hearts and flags as weapons—Trump’s freed anti-aborti…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Trump's Pardons Fuel Violence – Clinics Need Your Help Now

When federal protection drops, violence rises. We saw it before. We know what comes next. Dear John, They came for the clinics first. Three days after the pardons for the January insurgents—those who had stormed the Capitol with violence in their hearts and flags as weapons—Trump’s freed anti-aborti…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Urgent: Trump unleashes attacks on clinics - we must act now to defend them

When federal protection drops, violence rises. We saw it before. We know what comes next. Dear John, The news hit hard and fast last week. Just 3 days after pardoning the violent January 6th rioters, Trump also pardoned 23 anti-abortion extremists who were in prison for attacking clinics in Washingt…

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  Ellie Smeal and Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM

EMERGENCY: Trump Declares Open Season on Workers and Patients at Reproductive Health Clinics

Dear John, The news hit hard and fast last week. Just 3 days after pardoning the violent January 6th rioters, Trump also pardoned 23 anti-abortion extremists who were in prison for attacking clinics in Washington, DC, Tennessee, New York, Florida, Georgia and Michigan. The extremists had pushed thr…

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  Madelyn Amos | Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Today should be the 52nd anniversary of Roe

Dear John, Today should be the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court issued the landmark decision that women in the United States had the right to abortion without excessive government restriction. When Roe was overturned in 2022, it set off a wave of abortion bans …

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  Madelyn Amos | Feminist Campus · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Feeling **not great** about the inauguration?

Dear John, Feeling a certain type of way about today's inauguration? We understand, and that's why we are looking forward to being in the same room with hundreds of feminists from high schools and colleges across the country for NYFLC. NYFLC is a weekend full of learning from truly extraordinary fem…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM

A Personal Message from Eleanor Smeal, President

The story is what we’ve done to get here, and what we’ll do now that we’re here. A Personal Message from Eleanor Smeal, President Dear John  Today, Donald Trump becomes President of the United States, while we also honor Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. That’s the headline. But it’s not the story.…

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  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM

UN Must Hold Firm Against Gender Apartheid

The just-released United Nations (UN) report exposes the Taliban's brutal gender-based system of discrimination, exclusion, and oppression against Afghan women and girls. Dear John,The stakes are higher than ever.The reversal of Roe v. Wade was not the end of the battle—it was only the beginning. An…

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  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]

December 22, 2024 at 4:16 PM

UN Must Hold Firm Against Gender Apartheid

The just-released United Nations (UN) report exposes the Taliban's brutal gender-based system of discrimination, exclusion, and oppression against Afghan women and girls. Dear John,The stakes are higher than ever.The reversal of Roe v. Wade was not the end of the battle—it was only the beginning. An…

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  Madelyn Amos | Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Save the date! The National Young Feminist Leadership Conference returns in 2025

Dear John, Mark your calendars for the 2025 National Young Feminist Leadership Conference! NYFLC is a weekend full of learning from truly extraordinary feminists, some who have committed their lives to this work and others who are emerging leaders. NYFLC is a chance to recognize that we are a part o…

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  Ellie Smeal | Feminist Majority Foundation · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Here's the best from the Feminist Newswire!

| NOV 2024   Trans Rights rally. Photo by Karollyne Videira Hubert on UnsplashGender Affirming Care at Stake in U.S. v. Skrmetti SKYLAR DAVELINE | NOVEMBER 25 More than 90% of transgender youth are being denied — or at risk of being denied — critical, age appropriate gender-affirming care. In a co…

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  Ellie Smeal & Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 4:56 AM

Vote For Equality: Election Day Bulletin

Today, everything we’ve worked tirelessly to protect and advance is on the line.John, This is it!Today, everything we’ve worked tirelessly to protect and advance is on the line.And let’s be clear: women voters will make the difference today.The vast majority of women have had enough of Trump’s disgu…

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  Ellie Smeal & Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

November 3, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Vote for Equality Election Bulletin: This is It

We’ve entered the final sprint toward Election Day, and the stakes have never been higher. John, This is it. The last push. We’ve entered the final sprint toward Election Day, and the stakes have never been higher.Dispatch from the Battleground Vote for Equality, the political arm of the Feminist Ma…

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  Ellie Smeal | Feminist Majority · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Here's the best from the Feminist Newswire

| OCTOBER 2024  WELCOME TO OUR MONTHLYFeminist Majority Political Report HERE'S THE BEST FROM THE FEMINIST NEWS WIRE  Colgate Campus Organizers mobilizing students for Kamala!Election Day Countdown! Vote for Equality Campus Organizers Gear Up for the ElectionFMF STAFF | OCTOBER 30 Vote for Equali…

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  Ellie Smeal & Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 8:41 PM

FRONTLINE ELECTION BULLETIN for John

The momentum on campuses is electrifying for Kamala Harris and Feminist Majority endorsed candidates who are fighting for reproductive health and women’s rights! Dear John,  The momentum on campuses is electrifying for Kamala Harris and Feminist Majority endorsed candidates who are fighting for repr…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

October 25, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Campus Mobilization on Fire: Just-Released Harvard Youth Poll Ignites Even More Enthusiasm

The gender gap has exploded, with Kamala Harris now leading Donald Trump by an astonishing 30 points among young women. Dear John,The results are in, and they’re clear. The most recent Harvard Youth Poll just released this morning confirms what our Vote For Equality has seen building over the last …

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  Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 8:51 PM

14 Days Left: Your Action May Be the Decider!

As we enter the final two weeks before the 2024 election, we are reaching out with an important request—and assignment—for you and every member of our Feminist Majority community.   John The Countdown Clock is Running. Only 14 days left to protect women’s rights. Reproductive rights and…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

October 13, 2024 at 8:04 PM

John , Your Updated Mobilization Report from Arizona

Email from Feminist Majority With less than 4 weeks to go before the Election Day our Vote 4 Equality Mobilization is poised to make all the winning difference in this critical battleground state.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]

October 12, 2024 at 3:45 PM

John, Your Mobilization Report from Arizona

Early voting has started, absentee ballots are out, and the U.S. Senate debate between Ruben Gallego and election denier Kari Lake –all occurred this week. John,Here’s your latest update from Arizona, where things are moving fast. Early voting has started, absentee ballots are out, and the U.S. Sen…

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  Ellie Smeal | Feminist Majority · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 9:40 PM

North Carolina Battleground Report: Disaster Times Two

To update you on how we’re seizing this historic opportunity in North CarolinaDear John,Not only are North Carolinians facing a frightening right-wing wave of extremism, they’re now dealing with a horrific natural disaster in the western part of the state. That’s why I wanted to rush you this Vote F…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

October 6, 2024 at 6:12 PM

North Carolina Battleground Report: Disaster Times Two

Email from Feminist Majority I wanted to rush you this Vote For Equality Battleground Report to let you know how the Feminist Majority’s Vote For Equality is coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and its effect on the 2024 election in this critical swing state .  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Eleanor Smeal | Feminist Majority · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 5:28 PM

Here's the best from the Feminist Newswire

| SEPT 2024  WELCOME TO OUR MONTHLYFeminist Majority Political Report HERE'S THE BEST FROM THE FEMINIST NEWS WIRE  Two Arizona State University organizers at a meet and greet with VP Candidate Tim Walz.The Vote 4 Equality Campus Campaign Continues to Grow as Election Day ApproachesFMF STAFF The Fe…

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  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 11:15 PM

Gender Gap Becomes Gender Canyon

The already sizable Gender Gap has now expanded into a Gender Canyon. To update you on our efforts, here’s our latest Campus Mobilization Bulletin on Pennsylvania. Dear John  Young women are set to play a decisive role in Pennsylvania's 2024 election, driving the state toward Kamala Harris, re-elect…

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  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]

September 22, 2024 at 11:24 PM

John, Your Help in Arizona is Crucial

Arizona isn’t just about the fight for the White House. It’s ground zero for securing a pivotal U.S. Senate seat, winning two razor-thin House races, and, most crucially, victory on a statewide ballot measure that would enshrine the right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution. Hi John,I know you …

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