We Will Not Go Back
I often wonder how different my life would have been if the Equal Rights Amendment had been ratified instead of falling three states short in 1982. I bet I wouldn’t…
Kuala Lumpur, 03/12/2012 Jennifer Lopez Dance Again World Tour Live in Malaysia 2012 at Stadium Merdeka..Pic Firdaus Latif
Female Empowerment or Self-Objectification? It’s Complicated
Last night, while at a Super Bowl party, I found myself in the uncomfortable situation of being the perceived feminist authority in the room during the halftime show. Yet I…
Take Your Feet Off Our Necks
I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks. ~ RBG What surprised me most about…
Less Calling Out ~ More Calling In
There is so much to like about living near a college town, including the opportunity to stretch my mind and expand my knowledge base. While I get to do…
Radical Lessons
Earlier this month, I had to fly coast to coast for a brief appointment. I actually spent more time traveling than I did in Los Angeles. However, my timing…
Q is for Qandeel Baloch
Each week for 26 weeks, I am publishing a post about women who are not widely known but should be—women who can inspire us, teach us, and encourage us…
G is for Gloria Anzaldúa
Each week for 26 weeks, I am publishing a post about women who are not widely known but should be—women who can inspire us, teach us, and encourage us to get…
E is for Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza
Each week for 26 weeks, I am publishing a post about women who are not widely known but should be—women who can inspire us, teach us, and encourage us to get…
A is for Annette Kellerman
I have been inspired by my many friends who are participating in the 7th Annual A to Z Challenge, where they commit to writing a blog post every day…
So Much Yet to Learn
Anytime I sit down with a book written by Gloria Steinem, I actually pause and reflect before opening the cover. After all, it was her Revolution from Within: A…