Category Archives: women’s rights

This Archbishop Is Overreaching!

Posted on February 12, 2015 by likeitiz

I was on my way to work this morning when Michael Krasny’s Forum started airing on the radio. Today, the topic was the recent move by the San Francisco Archbishop to revise the teachers’ handbook for four local parochial high schools … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Bigotry, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Civil Unions, Equality, Human Rights, LGBT, Marriage, Religion, Religious Freedom, Religious Freedoms, same-sex marriage, self-righteousness, Sex, Teacher, Women's Reproductive Rights, women's rights | Tagged Abortion, Bishop Cordileone, Catholic Church, Church Doctrine, Conscience, Contraception, Homosexuality, John Piderit, marriage equality, San Francisco Archbishop, San Francisco Archdiocese, Teachers, Vincent Campasano, Women's Reproductive Rights | 4 Comments

Praise For President Carter, Boo for Hobby Lobby

Posted on March 27, 2014 by likeitiz

I listened to an NPR interview of past US President Jimmy Carter on his most recent publication, “A Call To Action.” In this book, he dares to take on the worldwide injustice towards women. By far, the most discriminated group, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Call to Action, Affordable Care Act, Books, Catholic Church, Civil Liberties, Freedom, Health, Health Care, Women's Health, women's rights | Tagged A Call To Action, ACA, Contraception, equality between men and women, Freedom of Choice, Gender equality, Health, Hobby Lobby, Human Rights, Paternalism, postaweek 2014, President Carter, President Jimmy Carter, women's rights | 2 Comments

Who Is the Breadwinner in Your Family?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by esmeraldalyn

It is all over the news. According to the recent Pew Research Center survey, women are the breadwinners in 40% of households with children under 18 years of age. Compare that to 11% in 1960. The way the news is … Continue reading →

Posted in College Education, Equality, Family, Mitt Romney, Money, Politics, President Barack Obama, social issues, The Other 98%, Uncategorized, Women's Movement, women's rights | Tagged Education, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Female Breadwinner, Female Leaders, gender discrimination, Gender wage gap, Glass Ceiling, Institute for Women's Policy Research, Paid Sick Leave, Pew Research Center, Quality Day Care, Sheryl Sandberg; Lean In, Sticky Floor, Traditional Family | 12 Comments

Let’s Join The Fiercies!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by likeitiz

On our recent trip to Cabo San Lucas, I decided to bring along a couple of magazines. One of them was More Magazine. I noticed it on the newsstand section of our local supermarket about two years ago. Its tagline, … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Rights, Equality, Human Rights, Planned Parenthood, Race and Gender Issues, same-sex marriage, Sandra Fluke, Women's Movement, Women's Reproductive Rights, women's rights | Tagged Aung San Suu Kyi, Blank Noise, Cecile Richards, Edith Windsor, Gabby Giffords, Helen Hunt, Human Rights, Jasmeen Patheja, Julia Gillard, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Malala Yousafzai, Marissa Mayer, Melinda Gates, Olympia Snowe, postaday 2013, postaweek 2013, Pussy Riot, Rep. Lisa Brown, Sally Jewell, Sandra Fluke, Sheryl Sandberg, Soosan Firooz, women's rights | 8 Comments

Bone Of Contention

Posted on March 18, 2013 by likeitiz

I’ve been thinking about Michelle W.’s Daily Prompt: Bone of Contention a few days ago. I feel passionate about a lot of issues and challenges. But not too long ago, I’ve written a post on something that has gotten … Continue reading →

Posted in Bone of Contention, Daily Post Challenge, Equality, Human Rights, Issues & Trends, Women's Reproductive Rights, women's rights | Tagged Bone of Contention, DPCHallenge, postaday 2013 | 14 Comments

International Women’s Day

Posted on March 9, 2013 by likeitiz

Lara and Emma posted this on their Facebook pages to celebrate International Women’s Day. Please take two minutes to view and listen to its message: 100th Annual International Day Celebration We may have come a long way but on closer … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality, Human Rights, Women's International Day Celebration, Women's Movement, women's rights | Tagged equality, Gender equality, Human Rights, International Womens Day, postaweek 2013, Violence against women, Women, Women's International Day Celebration, women's rights | 2 Comments

This Is My Body, Not Yours.

Posted on February 14, 2013 by likeitiz

To watch this video, click the following link: THIS IS MY BODY, NOT YOURS. I came across this video featured by UPWORTHY, a website that aims to provide content that may be disturbing to some and relevant to others. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Equality, gays and lesbians, Health Care, Human Rights, LGBT, Planned Parenthood, Religious Freedom, Religious Freedoms, self-righteousness, Sex, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Women's Movement, Women's Reproductive Rights, women's rights | Tagged Abortion, equality, Gynecologic ultrasonography, Health, Health care, Human Rights, Planned Parenthood, postaweek 2013, Rape, Reproductive health, Reproductive rights, Sexual assault, Todd Akin, women's rights | 7 Comments

Feminist Boys

Posted on September 19, 2012 by likeitiz

My sister and I talk about raising our kids often. She has two active, curious, strapping boys. She has been raising them on her own for practically 10 years now. I did not have the opportunity to raise boys. … Continue reading →

Posted in feminist boys, Kids, mindfulness, raising boys, women's rights | Tagged equality, feminism, Gender, mindfulness, postaday2012, Postaweek2012, Raising boys, Relationships, Women, women's rights | 11 Comments

Todd Akin & Rape

Posted on August 21, 2012 by likeitiz

Ever since Congressman Todd Akin (R) Missouri, gave that fateful television interview last Sunday, the airwaves, blogosphere, Twitter and other social media have been on a feeding frenzy. Mr. Akin was asked whether he believes abortion is justified in cases of … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Moral Issues, Politics, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation, Todd Akin, Women's Reproductive Rights, women's rights | Tagged Abortion, postaday2011, postaweek2011, Postaweek2012, Rape, Todd Akin, women's rights | 5 Comments

Augusta National Admits Women Members – Why Is It Such A Big Deal?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by likeitiz

The news has been a-buzz with the admission of Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State during the Bush Administration, and Darla Moore, VP of private investment firm, Rainwater, into the Augusta National Golf Club, a private all-male golf club in … Continue reading →