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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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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.…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  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…
  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…
  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 .  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 7:28 PM

2024's Historic Gender Gap

We have a long and successful history of campus mobilizations. We know how to win. And this year we’re boosted by the largest Gender Gap ever! Dear John Are you ready?This is it. We won’t get another opportunity like this. The numbers don’t lie. According to the New York Times and Siena College poll…
  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 9:35 PM

2024's Historic Gender Gap

We have a long and successful history of campus mobilizations. We know how to win. And this year we’re boosted by the largest Gender Gap ever! Dear John Are you prepared to seize the greatest election opportunity ever presented to women?I sure hope so.  Because if we don’t seize it now, this is one …
  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]
September 15, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Our Greatest Opportunity

We have a long and successful history of campus mobilizations. We know how to win. And this year we’re boosted by the largest Gender Gap ever! Dear John Are you prepared to seize the greatest election opportunity ever presented to women?I sure hope so.  Because if we don’t seize it now, this is one …
  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Only Two Weeks

Early voting by mail begins in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania in just two weeks on September 16. Dear John Early voting by mail begins in the battleground state of Pennsylvania in just two weeks on September 16. Out of all the battleground states, Pennsylvania is the KEY with the larges…
  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]
August 23, 2024 at 9:19 PM

COVENTION REPORT #4: From Celebration to Hard Work

Email from Feminist Majority Now that the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is over, the focus shifts from the celebratory atmosphere to the hard work of winning the election.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Convention Report #3: Keeping Our Eye on Multiple Prizes

Day 3 of the DNC Convention brought yet another wave of excitement and clarity to the hard work ahead for the next 11 weeks. Dear John Day 3 of the DNC Convention brought yet another wave of excitement and clarity to the hard work ahead for the next 11 weeks. The audience jam-packed in the United Ce…
  Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]
August 21, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Convention Report #2: Energizing Moments & The Fight Ahead

Email from Feminist Majority The second day of the DNC Convention was nothing short of thrilling!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Eleanor Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Democratic National Convention Report #1

Email from Feminist Majority More than 300 attendees packed the State Ballroom, representing a diverse coalition of activists—from those who have fought for decades to newcomers ready to make their mark.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Eleanor Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]
July 28, 2024 at 4:55 PM

When we fight, we win!

Email from Feminist Majority Millions of college students will soon be returning to campus – energized by the announcement of Kamala Harris for President with the support of President Biden and the support of massive numbers of political leaders, delegates, and feminists.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Eleanor Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 12:34 AM

AMAZING NEWS. AMAZING OPPORTUNITY.

Email from Feminist Majority Millions of college students will soon be returning to campus – energized by the announcement of Kamala Harris for President with the support of President Biden and the support of massive numbers of political leaders, delegates, and feminists.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Feminist Majority · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Feminist Majority enthusiastically endorses Kamala Harris for President

Feminist Majority Co-Founder and President Eleanor Smeal today released the following statement on the organization’s endorsement of Kamala Harris for President Feminist Majority enthusiastically endorses Kamala Harris for PresidentSalutes President Biden for his extraordinary work for women and gi…
  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 3:01 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 just-released United Nations (UN) report exposes the Taliban's brutal gender-based system of discrimination, excl…
  Kathy Spillar, Feminist Majority · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 10:41 PM

Urgent Update: Once Again, Supreme Court Endangers Women's Lives

Once again, the Supreme Court has struck an unconscionable blow against women's rights and health. Dear John Once again, the Supreme Court has struck an unconscionable blow against women's rights and health. Instead of answering a straightforward question – whether federal law that requires hospit…
  Ellie Smeal · [email protected]
June 26, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Immediate Action Needed: Shocking UN Report on Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan Just Released

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 just-released United Nations (UN) report exposes the Taliban's brutal gender-based system of discrimination, excl…
  Eleanor Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]
June 23, 2024 at 8:09 PM

Victory for Women's Safety: A Milestone in Our Fight

Email from Feminist Majority We are thrilled to share some good news of a significant Supreme Court decision last Friday.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  GLI Team · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Deadline Extended! Encourage Students to apply for Summer Activist Training Camp!

Dear John,  As we navigate through a pivotal election year, the importance of youth civic engagement has never been more crucial. Do you know a high school student passionate about social justice, democracy, and creating positive change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for them! FMF’s Girls …
  Ellie Smeal, Feminist Majority · [email protected]
June 9, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Women’s Rights Are On the Chopping Block

The Republican plan in a nutshell: Cut Social Security. Ban abortion. Restrict IVF. Enough said!   John,             Teenage rape survivors are being forced into motherhood. Pregnant women are compelled to flee their home state to receive proper reproductive health care or face bleedin…
  The Girls Learn International Team · [email protected]
June 5, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Empower the Next Generation of Activists

Encourage Students to Apply for the Summer Activist Training Camp! Dear John, As we navigate through a pivotal election year, the importance of youth civic engagement has never been more crucial. Do you know a high school student passionate about social justice, democracy, and creating positive cha…