Weekly Update: Us in the U.S.
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Trump mocked #MeToo, repeatedly attacked Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and nominated a judge to the Supreme Court who could help overturn Roe v. Wade.
What do Avengers, Black Panther and Wonder Woman have in common? The Abuse of Women
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Rather than smashing the patriarchy, these films embed patriarchal power even more deeply in the minds of young viewers.
21 Leaders for the 21st Century
In Case You Missed It: 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2018
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From Lori Sokol, PhD, Executive Director:
For all of our readers and supporters who couldn’t attend in person, here are a few of the highlights from Women’s eNews’ ’21 Leaders for the 21st Century’ 2018 Awards Gala, which took place in the evening of May 7th in New York City. From NYS Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul to disability rights activist Loreen Arbus to award-winning filmmaker Abigail Disney, supporters of equality filled the Museum of the City of New York to speak truth to power, on the heels of the ‘Beyond Suffrage Exhibit: A Century of New York Women in Politics,’ on display just one floor above. The inaugural Rita Henley Jensen Outstanding Investigative Journalist Award, in honor of our founder, was also announced and presented to its first recipient, Kimberly Seals Allers.
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#MeToo – A Public Health Epidemic
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Rates of sexual assault are far higher than the rates of breast cancer diagnosis or childhood poverty, indicating that sexual harassment is a significant social issue with even broader consequences.
On International Women’s Day — The #TimeIsNow
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Just as women and girls are uniting for collective global action, Women’s eNews is collaborating today, more than ever, with other similarly-minded organizations committed to our mutual goals of female empowerment.
Teen Voices
The Torah Portion that Rattled my Jewish Identity
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We can’t rewrite history, but we can change the narrative around women who speak up about sexual assault.
Meet ‘Teen Voices’ Honoree: Violet Massie-Vereker
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Violet led a school walkout, holding her self-made sign, ‘#MeNext?, to protest inaction on gun control legislation.
Can #MentorHer Solve #MeToo?
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It’s really about whether the leadership of any organization is willing to hold people accountable for their behavior.
Top Story
“Where Are The Men?” – Hiding in Plain Sight for 40 Years
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Almost entirely absent from the global conversation is an examination of the system that allowed men like Weinstein to thrive—a system that is male-dominated, male-identified, and male-centered.
Beware the #MeToo Backlash—It Masks Ugly Lies About Women
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This idea relies on a pernicious stereotype – that women lie about consensual sex so often that society has to invent ways to ensure that innocent men are properly protected.