Social Movements & the Law

From "The History Chicks" to "Encyclopedia Womannica," we've rounded up some of our favorite inspiring stories.

Here's a list of feminist podcasts featuring queer women, non-binary folks, trans women and women of colour.

The best new books out the week of September 14 include Susanna Clarke's 'Piranesi.'

National Women's History Month might be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you don't have time to celebrate, learn about, and give a voice to women across the country. There are so many different ways to celebrate National Women's History…

Last week, Women’s March announced the fifth action of their Ten Actions in 100 Days campaign — a direct response to the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, which began with the march in Washington D.C. (and marches all over the world) on…

March is Women's History Month (WHM), which means it's both a retrospective time to look back over the achievements of women throughout history, and a progressive time to look ahead to the accomplishments of women today and tomorrow. One of the best…

13 insightful podcasts on women, feminism and gender equality.

Here's my list, what books are on yours? Send us your favorite, your top five or top 10. Let’s build the nonfiction canon of women’s history! Take a break over the holidays and email us at editors@womensenews.org.

Empowering all women, and year round!

The perfect picks for this—and any—time of year.

From Issa López's 'Vuelven' to Lucrecia Martel's 'Zama,' here are 20 films directed by Latinas you can stream to celebrate Women's History Month.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment by reading some of these 20 books about women's suffrage. Books for all ages are included.

If you're looking for feminist podcast recommendations, we’ve got you covered. AWID staff have curated a list of their favorite podcast episodes that showcase Feminist Power in Action.

Since 2002, Rise: A Feminist Book Project (formerly the Amelia Bloomer Project) has created an annual booklist of the best feminist books for young readers, ages birth through 18. We are part of the Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association. 2020 challenged all of us. A pandemic physically separated us. In the midst of loss, isolation, and injustice, we forged new paths of togetherness. We created new models of community. We developed new tools. We connected with our loved ones virtually. We took to the streets in protest.

This guide aims to provide information to support your reflective and teaching practices about the Black Lives Matter movement and other anti-racism and anti-oppression resources.

Here's your reading list for the MeToo Era.

Films Archive - Women's Voices Now

Lists about: Books About Rape and Rape Culture, #MeToo, YA Girls Take On the Patriarchy, Sexual Violence Against Men in Fiction, Women Standing Up To Vio...

I’m signing the Reproductive Health Act into law, making Illinois the most progressive state in the nation for women’s reproductive rights. Watch live:

Click here to view this video from kvoa.com.

Judge excoriates ‘unprecedented scheme’ to deny women abortion right as law faces uncertain future

Law enforcement official confirms arrest and charge but police do not say under which law Lizelle Herrera charged

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A Texas judge on Tuesday blocked officials from enforcing a dormant 1925 abortion ban.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Friday that the federal government will ask the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court decision on a restrictive Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.

The case comes to the high court as advocates on both sides of the abortion debate are questioning the court's commitment to its Roe v. Wade decision.

Expect a challenge to Arizona's anti-abortion laws and a threat of prosecution for abortion providers after Roe v. Wade was repealed, experts say.

Police fired tear gas to disperse abortion rights backers demonstrating  from outside the Arizona Capitol Friday night, forcing lawmakers to huddle briefly in a basement inside the building as they rushed to complete their 2022 session

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