If you are not familiar with Madison Kimrey, you are already behind the times. She is a young but outspoken activist who took on
Category: Women
What to expect when you’re expecting
By Sarah Casteel, Clayton High School senior, St. Louis MO While our society still faces sex-based workplace discrimination — clearly most often targeted at
On my mother’s 100th birthday: The story continues
This is not a political post. Today’s the day that I stop thinking politically for just a little while and think historically and
Four women in politics to watch in 2014
by Emily Spangler, Progress Women Mary Burke, Wisconsin Mary Burke caught Progress Women’s eye right away: Burke has served as the popular bicycle company
The “admitting privileges” fraud
To be an abortion provider in Texas, you have to have “admitting privileges” at a hospital within 30 miles of the facility. That restriction,
Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) myths: “It’s bad for women”
In the delirium that has preceded the launch of the Affordable Care Act, Republicans and other Obama-haters have tried to undermine the new law
This week in litigious politicians: MO state rep sues federal gov’t over birth control in ACA
It’s been in the media for just a few days but has already received national attention. Missouri Representative Paul Wieland and his wife are
Creating a collective voice, one neighbor at a time
Politicians, advocacy groups, and even blogs love to use catchphrases such as “empowered citizenry” and “grassroots movement” to engage the public and inspire them
Food insecurity in America: Next meal…unknown
The public health crisis in the United States is typically illustrated with alarming obesity rates and images of super-sized fast food portions. However 50
Eleven-hour filibuster stops Texas abortion law…for now
I never thought I’d hear myself say this: I love Texas. Well, to be a bit clearer: I love Texas women. To clarify further: