Feminist Majority Links

Feminist Majority refers to organizations devoted to identifying, understanding, and rectifying the issues surrounding women's rights and equality in Society.

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    Web Link The Feminist Majority Foundation

    The name Feminist Majority Foundation is a consciousness-raiser, inspired by a Newsweek/Gallup public opinion poll that showed the majority of women (56%) in the United States self-identified as feminists.

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    Web Link Divorced From Justice

    Learn about the inside workings of Divorce Court

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    Web Link Emily's List

    EMILY's List identifies viable pro-choice Democratic women candidates for key federal and statewide offices.

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    Web Link Help Afghan Women.com

    Critical decisions are being made every day that affect the lives of Afghan women. Visit this website to ask President Bush not to forget the women who suffered under the Taliban, and who now face an uncertain future. You can join an Action Team to help Afghan women, or buy Afghan crafts to support Afghan women's organizations.

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    Web Link Women And Policing.org

    Women And Policing.org WomenAndPolicing.org offers the latest news, jobs and publications for women in law enforcement, and agencies wishing to recruit more female officers. Aspiring officers can learn how to get into the field; agencies can learn how to recruit and retain women. A weekly Women & Policing News Digest is also available through the site

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    Web Link Girls Education International

    Mission: The mission of Girls Education International is to expand and support educational opportunities for underserved females in remote and undeveloped regions of the world.

    Vision: Girls Education International envisions a world where educational opportunities for women and girls are equal to those typically afforded boys and men, and thus provide the foundation for healthier and prosperous societies that reflect their unique cultural differences.

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    Web Link WORD

    WORD (Women Organized to Resist and Defend) is a new grassroots, feminist organization that is dedicated to building the struggle for women’s rights and equality for all.

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    Web Link UltraViolet - Equality at a higher frequency

    UltraViolet is a new and rapidly growing community of women and men across the U.S. mobilized to fight sexism and expand women’s rights, from politics and government to media and pop culture. UltraViolet works on a range of issues, including health care, economic security, violence, and reproductive rights.

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    Web Link Jersey Girl Great

    This blog resurrects the stories of New Jersey women who led spectacular lives and left behind even more powerful legacies. It hopes to illuminate the kind of courage it takes to pursue a cause greater than oneself; it also fosters engagement with some really cool history. This blog asks that you, the reader, feel empowered by a community of women both past and present.

Reconciling Feminism and Faith: Growing Up Bisexual in the Methodist Church

Since I was born, I have attended a Methodist church in Washington, DC. I was baptized there, and through my church, I met lifelong friends, mentors, and people that I consider family. As long as I can remember, there have been members of my church that were part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I never thought... Read more »

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17.Apr.2019

Indigenous Women Can’t Get Justice: You Should Care

This post contains mentions of sexual violence The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 1585) that addresses the jurisdictional problem described in this article was voted on during the first week of April, 2019. The bill passed the House with a vote of 263-158. 33 Republicans voted for the measure. VAWA faces an... Read more »

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11.Apr.2019

Writing Women into History as Peacemakers

As intriguing as the phrase “Women were written out of history” sounds, it is not entirely accurate. In many cases, women were never written into history in the first place, and as Women’s History Month ends, it is important to recognize that this effort to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of women around the world... Read more »

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29.Mar.2019

Scott Lloyd’s Obsession – Getting Closer to The Handmaid’s Tale

A government official tracking the pregnancies and menstrual cycles of teenage girls in custody? It seems like a scene out of The Handmaid’s Tale, but it’s happened in the United States Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) as recently as June 2018. Enter the former director of ORR Scott Lloyd, the newest villain in this episode... Read more »

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25.Mar.2019

This International Women’s Day NOW Celebrates Activists at Home and Abroad

Activists play the extremely important role of creating and cultivating change in society, sometimes defying strict cultural norms or putting themselves in danger. As the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States, NOW is dedicated to taking initiative in promoting feminist ideals, leading societal change, and eliminating all forms of discrimination. This... Read more »

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12.Mar.2019