- 1. un general assembly
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- un general assembly
- Created on 26 September 2019
- 2. Pro-Democracy Protests in Thailand Spark Feminist Political Movement
- (Feminism)
- ... to make up the majority of participants, too.” The protests are motivated by the inequalities Thai women face in healthcare, government, and general safety. Even though Thailand was named one of Asia’s ...
- Created on 07 October 2020
- 3. Virginia Bill Will Finally Ban Sex Between Detainees and Police Despite Claims of Consent
- (Feminism)
- Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly have passed a bill that will try correction officers who engage in sexual relations with detainees as a Class 6 Felony. However, Governor Ralph Northam ...
- Created on 05 October 2020
- 4. The 100th Anniversary of (Some) Women's Suffrage: Did YOUR state support women's right to vote? Check this state-by-state history of the fight for suffrage in Ameri
- (Feminism)
- ... in 1918, however, legislation was defeated when put to the male voters still barred from voting in that general election. The Midwest Ohio Ohio ratified the 19th amendment on June 16, 1919. The fight ...
- Created on 18 August 2020
- 5. No, Trump Can’t Actually Delay The Election, And Here’s Why
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- ... terms of office at 12 p.m. (very specific) on the 20th of January following a general election year. This is important to remember, as even if every possible scenario took place for which voting could ...
- Created on 31 July 2020
- 6. How to Build a Sustainable Closet
- (DIY)
- ... Here’s how to curate a closet you love that you can feel good about, too. DO YOUR RESEARCH It’s not that difficult. Generally, the companies taking action are pretty vocal about it. But sustainability ...
- Created on 12 February 2020
- 7. Here Are 6 Scientists to Know on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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- Founded by the United Nations Generally Assembly five years ago today, International Day of Women and Girls in Science Day is a time to recognize and honor the influence that women and girls have in ...
- Created on 11 February 2020
- 8. Natasha Lyonne On Millennials, Maintaining Independence In Relationships, Healthy Adult Friendships, And "Russian Doll": BUST Intervie
- (TV)
- ... general approach to romance. And she still has her own place. “Fred and I have been together for five years, so it’s pretty grown up and official. But I’ve never given up having my own place in New ...
- Created on 04 February 2020
- 9. Emily Gallagher Is The Candidate New York Needs Right Now: BUST Interview
- (Feminism)
- ... Something that I’ve learned in my years of organizing is that many people in our community feel totally left out of the decision-making process and confused by New York State government in general. I’ve ...
- Created on 19 December 2019
- 10. This Chilean Song Became An International Feminist Anthem
- (Feminism)
- ... at Turkey’s general assembly singing this Chilean song (turned feminist anthem) to highlight the country’s crisis of femicide. This protest song spread like wildfire on Twitter. It’s moments like this ...
- Created on 17 December 2019
- 11. What The Elections In Virginia Could Mean For The ERA
- (Feminism)
- ... to ratify the amendment. Currently, Republicans hold narrow majorities in the State Senate and General Assembly, which, in February 2019, was enough to vote down the amendment in a subcommittee without ...
- Created on 05 November 2019
- 12. 7 Teen Activists Of Color You Need to Know Who Are Leading The Fight Against Climate Change
- (Feminism)
- Throughout history, particularly in social justice movements, marginalized communities have lacked a space in which their voices are adequately validated and heard; both media outlets and the public ...
- Created on 01 October 2019
- 13. This Food Rescue App Is Combating Climate Change In Cities Nationwide
- (Living)
- ... goal is to hit 100 cities by 2030. On top of that, last week Lizarondo was not only invited to represent the U.S. and Western Europe during the UN General Assembly, but she also won a $20,000 grant ...
- Created on 26 September 2019
- 14. Sex Work In New York State Might Be Decriminalized—Here's What You Should Kno
- (Feminism)
- ... been hesitant to support more progressive attitudes towards sex work. But as sex work is a form of labor, and we generally agree that people who perform labor should be protected and paid, sex work should ...
- Created on 28 March 2019
- 15. Tennessee Becomes First Southern State With Hate Crime Statute Protecting Transgender People
- (Feminism)
- According to the Tennessean, earlier this month Tennessee’s attorney general, Herbert Slatery, ruled that the state’s hate crime protections included transgender individuals. In 2000 the General Assembly ...
- Created on 20 February 2019
- 16. Victorians Wore These Elaborate Costumes To Fancy Dress Balls
- (Living)
- ... those with masks—allowed their wearers to engage in flirtation, intrigue, and other brazen and risqué behaviors, the likes of which were generally frowned upon in polite society. With that in mind, it ...
- Created on 17 October 2018
- 17. Behind The Symbol Of "International Women's Year," 19
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- On December 18, 1972, the United Nations General Assembly designated 1975 as International Women’s Year, taking as its themes equality between men and women; the “full integration of women” in economic, ...
- Created on 08 January 2018
- 18. White Women Are Part Of White Supremacy. And We Need To Acknowledge That.
- (Feminism)
- As you all know by now, this weekend, white supremacists descended on Charlottesville, Virginia for a “Unite the Right” rally, a response to the proposed removals of statues of Confederate generals, ...
- Created on 14 August 2017
- 19. 7 Reasons Why We Will Be Marching For Women’s Rights In Washington, DC
- (Feminism)
- ... our president for guidance and as a role model -- Donald Trump has demonstrated time and time again his sexist behavior and lewd views on women in general. March to show the girls and women of our future ...
- Created on 03 January 2017
- 20. Brock Turner Is Out Of Jail After Three F**king Months — And We're Not The Only Ones Who Are Angr
- (Feminism)
- ... and yet less likely to be convicted. A study published in 1997 by the Sociology of Sport Journal analyzed 217 criminal complaints and found that 54% of arrests in the general population for sexual assault ...
- Created on 07 September 2016
