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Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) held a news conference to discuss Equal Rights Amendment legislation. She was joined by several other Democratic House members, several Democratic senat…

Alyssa Milano and others testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee about the Equal Rights Amendment. The ERA is a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would guara…

Feminist Majority Foundation President Eleanor Smeal talked about that day’s planned House votes on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and removing the deadline to ratify the Equal…

Fordham University history Professor Kirsten Swinth talked about her book, "Feminism’s Forgotten Fight: The Unfinished Struggle for Work and Family. She was joined by Congressional Delegate …

Reproaction, a “pro-choice” advocacy group, hosted an event at the National Press Club on access to reproductive care and abortion services. Panelists discussed their goals in fighting for s…

Eleanor Smeal talked about Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination.

Sexual violence experts voiced their support for Professor Christine Blasey Ford after she publicly came forward accusing Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault when t…

Representatives Jackie Speier (D-CA) and Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), activists, survivors, and advocates for prevention against sexual assault and harassment took part in the “Enough is Enoug…

To mark the one-year anniversary of the “Women’s March” to protest President Trump, organizers held a rally in Washington, D.C. Rallies were also held around the country to mark the date.

Feminist Majority Foundation president Eleanor Smeal talked about the Trump administration’s decision to review Obama administration rules on sexual assault policy on college campuses.

Eleanor Smeal talked about the role of women voters in the 2016 presidential election, as well as the generational divide among women and the possibility of electing the first woman presiden…

Leaders of minority organizations, such as the NAACP and the Human Rights Campaign, talked about the importance of bringing diverse perspectives into historic preservation. They spoke about …

Eleanor Smeal talked the status of women in 2015 and efforts to improve their rights and opportunities. She also spoke about a report on the issue that was released by the Clinton Foundation…

Eleanor Smeal talked about the Feminist Majority Foundation, which focuses on issues including women’s equality and reproductive health and publishes Ms. Magazine. She discussed the Supreme …

Leaders of the civil rights movement discussed the contribution women have made to the movement to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. They focused on the curre…

Eleanor Smeal spoke about gender issues in the workplace and statistics on employment compensation. She talked about the Working Families Flexibility Act, saying that it undermines employee …

The National Constitution Center and the National Women’s History Project celebrated the 85th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote, wit…

Dolores Huerta spoke about her experiences organizing unions and immigration issues. In 1962, Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm …

Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Dorothy Height’s life story was told through stories, videos, photos and readings shared by her many friends and colleagues.

Witnesses testified about government information gathering of rape data on reported rapes and victimization surveys. They focused on problems in data gathering as well as the need to improve…