News and Analysis: Women's rights

Workers' rights are women's rights

Celebrate May Day in the streets, demanding 'Justice for all!'

May 1, 2013

Women Organized to Resist and Defend (WORD) is joining May Day rallies and marches across the United States because we believe worker's rights are women's rights.

Los derechos de los trabajadores son los derechos de las mujeres

Celebre May Day en las calles, exigiendo 'justicia para todos!'

May 1, 2013

El primero de Mayo, o el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores, miles de personas en ciudades de todo el país y millones en todo el mundo se tomarán las calles.

US ranks low in child well-being

UNICEF pegs US at number 26 of 29 developed countries

April 15, 2013

The 2013 report from UNICEF “Child well-being in rich countries” ranks the United States number 26 of 29 developed countries, just below Estonia, Slovakia and Greece.

Steubenville in context

Women’s struggle to live free from violence

March 28, 2013

The recent conviction of two of the Steubenville rapists represents a small victory in the struggle against sexual violence.

A Woman's Place Is in the Struggle: New eBook celebrating Int'l Women's Day!

Get it for Kindle, Nook, your computer or mobile device!

March 7, 2013

This collection of articles looks at women’s struggles and victories -- not for the sake of remembrance but so that the lessons of the past can guide our present-day movement and pave the way to a future free of oppression. Only $2.99!

Sexism, war and women in combat

What does lifting the sexist ban on combat arms jobs really mean?

January 29, 2013

WORD recognizes the importance of eliminating gender-based barriers in all professions and work places.While women should have access to any profession without facing sexist barriers, the U.S. military is not a force for progress.

Defend the right to abortion!

40 years after Roe v Wade, women's rights are still under attack

January 22, 2013

Forty years after the Roe v Wade decision, as women continue to face constant assaults on our legal right to reproductive healthcare, we recognize the importance of defending our previous gains.

Violence Against Women Act expires

Fight to reauthorize & expand VAWA!

January 16, 2013

The refusal to reauthorize VAWA is another in a growing list of attacks targeting women over the last few years.

Defending access to abortion is pro-life

New research reveals consequences of "turnaways"

November 25, 2012

The life of a child is precious. The life of a woman is equally precious. The quality of life for both are stifled by politicians who continually gut public health programs, education, and access to safe, affordable housing.

Progressive victories in ballot initiatives nationwide

Level of struggle is the decisive factor in shaping popular consciousness

November 16, 2012

Shifts reflect the changing composition of the electorate, and the impact on consciousness of the defensive and offensive struggles that have been waged in recent years.

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