Note: This originally published on ThinkProgress. A new report found that the U.S. abortion rate has dropped to its lowest point since Roe… Read more The U.S. abortion rate is at an all-time low
Author: Maureen
An unapologetic feminist and human rights enthusiast, Maureen has dedicated the better part of the past decade to volunteering and working with NGOs and non-profits, and writing about feminist issues. In addition to sherights, her work has been featured on numerous websites, including Mic.com, The Huffington Post, Women Under Siege, Feministing, Jezebel, Fem2.0 and more. She is a huge fan of snark, all things chocolate and traveling. You can follow Maureen on Twitter at @MaureenShaw.
America is now overwhelmingly pro-choice. Our elected officials are not.
Note: This originally published on ThinkProgress on January 13, 2017. As we approach the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the… Read more America is now overwhelmingly pro-choice. Our elected officials are not.
New Year Promises an Uphill Battle on Abortion—What You Can Do About It
Note: This originally published on Rewire.News on January 4, 2017. It may be a new year, but anti-choice politicians will… Read more New Year Promises an Uphill Battle on Abortion—What You Can Do About It
The Texas health department is spreading blatant falsehoods about abortion risks
Note: This was originally published on ThinkProgress on December 22, 2016. Despite suffering a major defeat at the Supreme Court this past… Read more The Texas health department is spreading blatant falsehoods about abortion risks
The Complicated Mess That Is Lena Dunham’s Abortion Wish
Note: This was originally published on Rewire.News on December 21, 2016. Another week, another Lena Dunham controversy. In a recent episode of… Read more The Complicated Mess That Is Lena Dunham’s Abortion Wish
Sexism at Christmas is as American as Santa, sugar cookies, and caroling
Note: This originally published on Qz.com on December 16, 2016. Deck the halls with boughs of… gender stereotypes? Indeed, America’s… Read more Sexism at Christmas is as American as Santa, sugar cookies, and caroling
Thanks, But No Thanks, Pope Francis: Abortions Don’t Need To Be Forgiven
Note: This was originally published on Rewire.News on December 6, 2016. The “Cool Pope” is at it again. Via a… Read more Thanks, But No Thanks, Pope Francis: Abortions Don’t Need To Be Forgiven
Finally a photo series that portrays domestic violence survivors as thriving (not battered) women
Note: This piece was originally published on Quartz on November 28, 2016. Black eyes. Split lips. Bruised bodies. These are… Read more Finally a photo series that portrays domestic violence survivors as thriving (not battered) women
America’s sexualization of breasts is so pervasive even other women think public breastfeeding is gross
This piece was originally published on Qz.com on August 16, 2016. Mila Kunis’ recent admission that she’s been shamed for breastfeeding… Read more America’s sexualization of breasts is so pervasive even other women think public breastfeeding is gross
Language Matters: Why I Don’t Fear Being Called ‘Pro-Abortion’
This piece was published on Rewire.News on June 27, 2016. Words can and do hurt, especially when they cast people… Read more Language Matters: Why I Don’t Fear Being Called ‘Pro-Abortion’
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