Tag Archives: women’s rights

Have We Really Come A Long Way?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by likeitiz

I’m sure that by now, many of you have heard or read about the abrupt sacking of Jill Abramson from her New York Times post more than two weeks ago. She was the Times’ first female executive editor. The Internet … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged equality, Jill Abramson, Medicine, New York Times, Pediatrics, postaweek 2014, Toronto, women's rights | 3 Comments

Confessions of a Reluctant Flasher

Posted on April 20, 2014 by likeitiz

Today, we inadvertently flashed the pool man at our villa. I swear it was completely accidental! I had hopped into the rain shower after a most satisfying workout at the gym. I had hiked up instead of taking a shuttle … Continue reading →

Posted in Nudity, self-righteousness, Ultra Conservative Right, YeahWrite | Tagged Culture, Nudity, postaweek 2014, Religious Conservatism, Ultraconservative Right, women's rights | 16 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

SNL & Affirmative Action?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by likeitiz

My nephew mentioned to me last Monday how crazy last Saturday’s run of SNL was. On my way home that evening, I heard it on the news too. So, I looked it up online. Boy oh boy! SNL is being … Continue reading →

Posted in Affirmative Action, BlogHer, Civil Rights, Daily Post Challenge, Diversity, DPChallenge, Equality, Race and Gender Issues, Saturday Night Live, SNL, YeahWrite | Tagged Al Sharpton, BlogHer, Diversity, DPCHallenge, equality, Kerry Washington, NaBloPoMo, Nano Poblano, Olivia Pope, postaday 2013, Saturday Night Live, SNL, women's rights, YeahWrite | 5 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

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

In Spite Of It All, I Remain Hopeful

Posted on November 10, 2012 by likeitiz

With the election behind us, it’s been interview after interview of the what-ifs, should-haves, could-haves, with all the seeming crystal clarity that only hindsight can ever boast. I’m beginning to find it all too exhausting to listen to. I watched … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2012, Equality, Human Rights, LGBT, Mitt Romney, Planned Parenthood, President Barack Obama, Race and Gender Issues, Religious Freedom, Republican Party, Vote, Women's Reproductive Rights | Tagged Barack Obama, DPCHallenge, equality, GOP, Human Rights, Politics, Postaweek2012, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, Romney, women's rights, writing prompt | 5 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 →