The number of abortion clinics in the U.S. has been dwindling for quite some time, but the recent wave of anti-abortion state legislation sweeping the...[Read More]
Tag Archives: activism
>> You’ll be hard pressed to find anyone who’d say there hasn’t been any shady dealings in North Carolina politics. It can sometimes feel like...[Read More]
>> We talk a lot about how women can get involved in politics and our communities. Obviously there’s voting, campaign work, even some grassroots organizing....[Read More]
>>I retired almost one year ago after 32 years as the CEO of my local Planned Parenthood. Over Thanksgiving, many people reached out to say...[Read More]
>>The theory of Giving Tuesday: A wonderful opportunity to give back to my community while reflecting on my privilege during the holiday season. The reality...[Read More]
>>There’s few things I like more than Thanksgiving. Who wouldn’t love a chance to start drinking at noon, eat dinner at 2 pm, and nap...[Read More]
>>This week Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that will limit access to food stamps for more than 100,00 people and will make...[Read More]
>>I remember sitting in freshman orientation at UNC in Chapel Hill, watching upperclassmen perform skits about campus safety, relationships, and sex. The message about needing...[Read More]
>> With elected officials passing more laws that overlook women and workers, one might assume their opinions reflect those of the voters they represent. Not...[Read More]
>> My ex-husband found out where I was living in hiding with our six-month-old son. He kicked in the door and beat me to unconsciousness....[Read More]