When I was about 21, I had a slogan that I thought summed up what I wanted to do with my work in the women’s movement: I wanted to “give a voice to the voiceless.” I felt it explained what my heart wanted most and made it easier to express to others what I so […]
Category Archives: Change Makers
The air was warm, the sun beaming down, and as I looked to the sky, I knew my sisters and brothers across the globe were dancing with me. There are few moments in time when words escape me; when I can’t quite encapsulate how something made me feel. But the events of February 14, 2013 […]
For months, I have been waiting with cautious elation, and dance-ready feet, for the opportunity to rise, dance, sing, and move in solidarity with our sisters around the world. The 15-year anniversary of Eve Ensler’s movement, V-Day, will be celebrated with an event you have likely heard of: One Billion Rising. What is its message? To […]
“It can happen anywhere at anytime with anyone and everyone. It’s free. No corporation can control it. It joins us and pushes us to go further. It’s contagious and it spreads quickly. It’s of the body. It’s transcendent.” – Eve Ensler on V-Day’s campaign, One Billion Rising As most of you likely know, I moved […]
Hello to my dedicated followers! The craziness that was this last semester is coming to a close and I am very excited to turn my focus back to my blog. I have some great new stories coming your way. Here’s a new, albeit short (I am still in finals) post about the holidays, charity, and […]
I trekked out to Bethesda last night for some dinner at Vapiano’s, an inexpensive but delicious Italian restaurant, and was quickly informed, upon glancing the ominous line of black limos and SUVs, that Vice President Joe Biden was inside. I have to admit, I love me some Biden. His sometimes abrasive, often loud-mouthed ways may […]
I am very much of the philosophy that the single most overlooked ingredient in the women’s movement is the inclusion of men. How can we expect to change the landscape without working with those who define it? We can’t. See my post for an example of one man who is taking a stand. This idea is catching […]
It’s a struggle, sometimes, doing this law school thing. Especially during the summer when gallivanting in the sun is vastly more appealing than reading evidence rules. Tonight, when I decided to close the books for the evening, I ran across a tweet that put my whining into perspective. “Did your school have a girls’ bathroom?” […]
Driving a car is a right of passage in America. We turn 16 and the world is at our fingertips; we can sing at the top of our lungs, roll down the windows, sip our iced coffee, and feel the breeze on our face. There is much to be said for this freedom. Just ask […]
Women in the “New Egypt” A well-known Egyptian TV host and activist, Buthayna Kamel, announced her intention to become Egypt’s first female president. Kamel is known for her propensity to discuss taboo topics such as sexual relationships and domestic violence. She is also an outspoken advocate for democracy and fears that women will be left out […]
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