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New favorite feminist documentary, anyone? This 3 minute excerpt from the documentary Tidal Wave Girls, that shows young women and men discussing the women who inspire them and the future of feminism, focusing on the new world we’re all creating for ourselves.

One clip has kids (and young teenagers) discuss the women they admire. The excerpt mainly has all the kids discussing their appreciation for their mothers and how their mothers balance work and home life.

Not only that, but the documentary asks a young woman, who looks to be remotely 14 or 15, what she wants to be when she’s older. What does she respond with? Science.

Yes, you read that right. SCIENCE.

Plus, the documentary hits the viewers with interesting statistics, such as women are scoring higher on IQ tests and 39 out of the 50 states, women in their 20′s are earning more than men their age.

How does it feel to be amazing, ladies?

Watch more here: http://jezebel.com/your-evening-inspiration-kids-talk-about-the-women-the-503896578

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In the United States, there are only five female Governors and of that five, only one is a Democrat. ONE. As attacks on women’s health and women’s issues keeps proceeding, it’s important that this country has Democratic women in higher state offices to fend off these attacks.

As a country, it’s important that in the next upcoming elections, we elect more Democratic women to ensure that as women, our rights are protected. 

It takes an average American woman to be asked SIX times to run for office before they actually consider running.

Getting women to run for office can be difficult, especially in the world of politics where sexism occurs every day, but encouraging Democratic women to run to make a difference and to also inspire others to do the same, as a country we will all benefit.

Read more:  http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/Felsenthal-Files/March-2013/Why-Are-There-So-Few-Female-Governors/

On February 26, MAKERS featured a documentary on PBS called, “MAKERS: Women Who Make America”. The documentary discussed the aspects of feminism and the struggles early feminist leaders have endured during eras when equality was not established and was not excepted. Progress Women definitely enjoyed the documentary and loved seeing how feminism has evolved throughout the years. But, we all want to know YOUR opinion on it. How did you like the documentary? What were your reactions? Young feminists: Were you surprised to see everything that our early leaders had to go through?

Progress Women wants to know your thoughts on this documentary that has impacted many women! Feel free to tweet @ProgressWomenUS your thoughts and to even go to our Facebook page and reply to this post on how you felt. Also, you may comment in the comment box below!

Thank you!

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On February 12^nd, 2013, President Obama addressed the United States and delivered the State of the Union, saying the Union is indeed strong. From immigration reform, to gun control legislation, to pulling troops out of Afghanistan, President Obama ensured the American people that we have a lot on our plates as Americans and need to get to work right away to make sure we’re moving forward as a country. While discussing these issues, Americans could tell that Obama was sincere and motivated to start working on the issues that he discussed in his address.

As all of these issues effect all Americans, there is one group in this country that specifically stands out: women. As women make up the majority of the United States population, it’s vital that our country lays out opportunities for us all to achieve equality in this country. Us women can’t automatically wish for equality and have it appear at our front door steps. Sadly, that’s not how it works in this country. We all have to strive and work for equality.

 Obama laid out a plan to bring the Paycheck Fairness Act (which, if passed, would ensure all women are paid the same amount in the work force as their male counterparts) to the table and wants to start pushing Congress to focus on the piece of legislation. For years, implementing fair pay among women and men in the work force has been a struggle among many. Since President Obama mentioned the act in his State of the Union address, the country shall wait and see if it’s one of his top priorities for this country, and to see if he’s truly ready to establish equality the work force.

Not only that, but Obama also mentioned and talked about the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and how the House needs to pass the up-to-date version of the 1994 law, which include protecting members of the LGBTQUIA community and Native Americans against domestic violence. Domestic violence is a serious issue in this country that needs to be paid attention to and discussed about more often, rather than being deemed a hush-hush issue. Including these two minority groups would open up the discussion of domestic violence even more so and these groups wouldn’t be excluded, as they often have been excluded before. It’s vital to let the LGBTQUIA community and Native Americans know that they can be covered under VAWA. President Obama made it very clear that Congress, as well as the country, needs to takes domestic violence against ALL women in this country very seriously.

The State of the Union addressed many issues, but among the many issues mentioned was the Paycheck Fairness Act and the Violence Against Women Act, both of which effect women tremendously in this country. Yes, Rep. Lynn Jenkins is going to keep rolling her eyes when just hearing the Paycheck Fairness Act being mentioned by President Obama and The Heritage Foundation is going to continuously spread inaccurate information about the Violence Against Women Act, but Americans need to realize that we all have a lot of work ahead of us. If we work diligently and we’re committed to getting these pieces of legislation passed and on Obama’s desk, we can certainly move forward as a country. Besides, hard work DOES pay off, doesn’t it?

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In 2009, Pres. Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, making it easier for women to take action against their employers in cases of pay discrimination. Even further back in history, in 1963 the Equal Pay Act, part of John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier Program, became law, theoretically outlawing sex discrimination in wages.

Still, women are paid on average 77 cents to every dollar men earn, and the wage gap is even bigger for women of color.

The Paycheck Fairness Act, introduced by Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), will close loopholes in the Equal Pay Act and provide avenues for employees to discover and push back against pay discrimination in their workplaces.

by Deborah J. Vagins, Co-Chair of the National Paycheck Fairness Coalition, 1/29/2013

“[O]ur journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts.” That was President Obama’s powerful message about pay equity, delivered in his second inaugural address before the millions who watched on TV and gathered on the National Mall.

Ensuring that women earn a living equal to their efforts has been a priority for President Obama since the very beginning of his Administration. Four years ago today, President Obama made theLilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act the first bill he signed into law upon taking office. That important legislation, which remedied the damage done by the Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber, ensured that women would still have the opportunity to get into court to fight pay discrimination.

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MCCASKILL FOR MISSOURI TO UNVEIL NEW AD HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN’S ISSUES.  AD WILL FEATURE MISSOURI WOMEN IN THEIR OWN WORDS DISCUSSING TODD AKIN’S EXTREME VIEWS  

www.clairemccaskill.com

SUNDAY – OCTOBER 28  at 1:30 pm       MoKaBes Cafe, 3606 ARSENAL in ST. LOUIS

St. Louis, Mo.– Women for Claire will gather in St. Louis to unveil Claire’s latest ad and discuss why they are supporting Claire McCaskill in the November 6 election.

At the event, McCaskill for Missouri will debut a new statewide ad featuring real Missouri women discussing, in their own words, their thoughts on Todd Akin’s extreme positions. The new ad will be the latest in a series of ads featuring Missourians, talking in their own words, about why they support Claire and why Todd Akin is too extreme.

Just like the women in the ad use their own words to explain their concerns about Todd Akin’s extreme positions, the women at this event will be asked and encouraged to tap into their networks and explain the reasons they support Claire in this election.

During the event, the women in attendance will speak on the issues that matter most to Missouri’s female voters–a strong minimum wage,  public education, fair pay and Todd Akin’s extreme position on emergency contraception, which he would outlaw, even in instances of rape and incest.