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Mom’s Fight For Black Boys Started With A Single Facebook Post That Inspired A National Movement

Guest ContributorJuly 26, 2017

By Depelsha McGruder - When a mom has a new baby, she is overcome with love, joy and hope for his future. She looks into his eyes and imagines all that he can b...

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Short Film By Joss Whedon Shows What Life Could Look Like Without Planned Parenthood

wyskMay 19, 2017

More than 2.5 million people, and one in five women, across the U.S. rely on Planned Parenthood health centers for preventive care, health services and sex educ...

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This Proud Iranian-American Muslim Will Not Hide Or Shut Up

Guest ContributorFebruary 2, 2017

"This isn’t merely political for me. This is personal."...

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Ms. Foundation For Women: “We Won’t Go Back” [VIDEO]

wyskJanuary 31, 2017

“Stand with us as we fight for justice. We will not be silent as elected officials attempt to roll back our rights."...

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33 Inspiring Photos Of Global Solidarity From Women’s Marches Around The World

wyskJanuary 27, 2017

Thanks to readers who submitted photos from their local Women's Marches in 17 different countries, we now have a visual archive of this inspiring show of global solidarity....

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30 Photos That Capture The Awesome Girl Power At The Women’s Marches

wyskJanuary 26, 2017

Here are 30 photos submitted by Women You Should Know readers that show the awesome girl power at the Women's Marches....

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‘Rise’ For Women’s Equality: A National Minute Of Silence Planned For January 21, 2017

wyskJanuary 6, 2017

On Saturday, January 21, 2017 at exactly 1:00pm Eastern Time and across America at the same time, take a stand for women's equality and “rise.”...

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Blogs Not Bombs: Afghan Writers Fighting Misogyny With Their Stories

Guest ContributorOctober 3, 2016

"We are determined to fight for our rights and no amount of oppression, threats, violence, insults, will stop us from doing so."...

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Meet The Founders Of #BlackLivesMatter… How The Hashtag That Defined A Movement Began

wyskSeptember 30, 2016

"In the summer of 2013, #BlackLivesMatter went viral. A movement was born. But the creators of the hashtag that galvanized millions were largely ignored."...

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