Grannies for peace among “Women Who Count”

Joan Wile, one of our “Women Who Count” in Introduction to Women’s Studies, was part of a group of 18 women ages 58 to 92 who were arrested in 2005 after trying to enlist in the military in protest of the Iraq War.
The women wanted to be sent to war in place of young people [...]

Take Back the Night

Take Back the Night, held Friday October 10th at First Grace United Church of Christ in Akron, turned out to be an exceptional celebration of empowerment for women and awareness raising of the sexual violence that is inflicted on women worldwide. The Rapce Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties hand in hand with Akron Area [...]

Round-up of feminist political news

Visit the Ms. Web site to contribute your feminist ideas for change
The first issue of Ms. magazine in 2009 will hit news stands just as President-elect Barack Obama is sworn in. And it will feature the best of YOUR ideas for moving forward to make the change we need. Submit your ideas by clicking here.
Women are [...]

From Ohio to Kenya, women celebrate Obama win

Barack Obama’s 87-year-old Kenyan grandmother ran out of her home and began dancing when she heard that her grandson had won the U.S. presidency.
Now she and other Kenyans are enjoying a national holiday today to celebrate his win.
For women, it should be a national holiday here, too. One reason for this is Obama’s rating on 10 key issues [...]

Women who count: Post them here for fall 2008

In Introduction to Women’s Studies, we talk about women who have made a difference in the United States and around the world.
These are women who have influenced the world of work, culture, government, law, or social policy. These are also women who have worked to prevent violence against women or have taken on an activist role [...]

Feminist economists rate presidential candidates on women’s economic concerns

As Joe the Plumber plays out his moments in the sun, a group of feminist economists rate the two candidates according to women’s economic concerns.
Read “The Financial Debate—Moving the `Joannes’ Front and Center“ by Marcia G. Yerman for The Women’s Media Center.