Daily Dose of Feminism

This is what a feminist looks like. Fighting the patriarchy one blog post at a time!

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I don’t know how you’re gonna get through all of that.

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Women supporting women

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What you do will never define you for long. Who you are always will.

We are the Wolves.

There is magic inside of us.

There is power among us.

Let’s unleash and unite.

Let’s storm these valleys together, and change the game forever.

-- Abby Wambach, 'Wolfpack'

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The Catharsis of ‘Pen15’

Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine mined their teenage trauma to make their first TV show. It was an intense experience.

PEN15 is a must-watch for any woman who came of age around the new Millennium!

“We had a conversation about what’s the most reject-y, awkward, funny, sad, messed-up time, and it kept coming back to middle school,” Konkle said. “And things that you’re not supposed to talk about: like I’m not supposed to talk about [my first sexual experience] at 13, I’m not supposed to talk about masturbating, and I’m still not supposed to talk about my period.”

Viewers have been sending messages thanking Erskine and Konkle for how “Pen15” makes them feel seen and heard. “That makes us feel the same thing,” Erskine said. “Someone else saying that they relate to our experiences or had the same thing happen to them is so gratifying.”

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Why April 2 Isn't Really Equal Pay Day for Everyone

The 80 cents on the dollar average obscures larger pay gaps faced by many women.

April 2 marks Equal Pay Day—the date into 2019 that women had to work to earn as much money as men earned just in 2018. This date is based on averaging together the incomes of all racial groups for the 80 cents on the dollar gender wage gap. But averages can be misleading...

Latinas face the largest wage gap, of around 53 cents on the dollar. Black women earn about 61 cents on the dollar and Native American women earn about 57 cents on the dollar. Those discrepancies make the April 2 Equal Pay Day a confusing—and often misleading—milestone. But the averaged Equal Pay Day does give an opportunity for pay equity to be discussed by everyone.

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How many women have been elected? We're tracking the midterm results

A record number of women could make history on election day. We're tracking the winners live.

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Female Candidates Could Have A Historic Night

A surge of women running for office this year has led to record numbers of major-party female nominees: In the U.S. House, 237 women are running, compared with the previous high of 167 in 2016. In the U.S. Senate, 23 women are running, compared with the previous record of 18 set in 2012. Only 107 women (84 in the House, 23 in the Senate) are currently serving — which is in itself a record — but with more women running, that number is likely to grow. 

Many of these female candidates are underdogs in their races and won’t end up winning, but this should still be a historic election. As of Oct. 24, we were projecting 124 women to win in the House and Senate combined — blowing past that current mark of 107

According to data from the Center for American Women and Politics, this is part of a longer trend. The share of female congressional nominees who won their elections has improved greatly over time (despite a recent plateau). Just 33 percent of women in 1976 won their races; that number jumped to 57 percent in 2008. In 2014, the last midterm cycle, women won 51 percent of their races. Even if women don’t set a record this year, the media attention likely won’t have been for naught. When female candidates are visible, younger women are more likely to express interest and engage in politics. The rise of female candidacies in 2018 will likely have long-term effects. 

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Don’t be like Jerry. Check your polling place location and times in advance!

Vote.org Polling Place Locator

Ballotpedia.org State Poll Opening and Closing Times (Information on state websites will be more accurate)

The 2018 U.S. Midterm Election is  on Tuesday, November 6, 2018! Get out and vote!

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All the dates and deadlines you need to know before voting in the 2018 Midterm Elections

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Happy Halloween all you confident witches!

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Girl Empowerment Halloween Costume Guide

A Mighty Girl's Halloween Costume Guide showcases the best in girl-empowering costumes for all ages!

A Mighty Girl’s Halloween Costume Guide showcases the best in girl-empowering costumes for all ages! To find the perfect costume for your Mighty Girl (or yourself), you can sort our recommendations by both age and theme below. If you’re looking for seasonal reading, you can find dozens of fun and spooky titles for children and teens in our special feature on the Top Halloween Mighty Girl Books & Films. And, by using the “Buy from Amazon” links in the costume guide, you also help to support A Mighty Girl and our girl empowerment mission at no added cost to you. Happy Halloween from A Mighty Girl!

Check out all the costume ideas here

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We hope with our song to thank the women who have empowered us so selflessly and perhaps to inspire those still searching to find their own strengths. For them, we made our new song and video, HER.

We have just made our song "HER" available on Bandcamp, donating 100% of the proceeds to RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.

SUPPORT "HER" NOW: https://gracieandrachel.bandcamp.com/track/her

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15 Nonfiction Books Feminists Should Read This Fall

In tumultuous political and social times, I turn to nonfiction books.

Because “a well-read woman is a dangerous creature” and we can all stand to be a little more dangerous now-a-days!

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It’s a tough, sad, and angering time to be a woman right now. And it’s important to have outlets for those emotions.

Which is why I love the Resistance Revival Chorus. Founded by leaders of the Women’s March and rooted in the tradition of music as a fuel for social movements, this group of bad-ass female singers and activists believe that joy is an act of resistance.

I’ve seen them perform live twice now, and have watched their YouTube videos countless times. I find myself humming their tunes often and it brings me some solace and peace in an otherwise turbulent time.

Check them out! Support their cause! SING!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E32D9SW5nEk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS6FPzadzNQ

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Brett Kavanaugh Was the Good Boy Republicans Hoped For

In the end, Brett Kavanaugh proved that he’s exactly what Republicans want for the Supreme Court.

“The lesson of the United States in this moment is that misogyny and racism aren’t disqualifiers. They are the qualities the right wing considers key to their larger project — perhaps, in fact, main selling points.”

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Hey, U.S. Tumblrs. Your country needs you. 

In just about six weeks, on November 6, you will have the privilege of exercising your right to vote in the midterm elections. You, the people, will determine one-third of all U.S. senators and all 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. And we want you to feel empowered as hell as you make it happen.

But you can only make a difference if you’re registered to vote.

National Voter Registration Day is on September 25. 

Take a few minutes right now and visit NVRD (@nationalvoterregistrationday) to register anytime between now and then. Don’t forget: if you’ve recently changed your name or moved across state lines, you need to update your registration. Have questions? @plannedparenthood wants to help! This Monday, September 24, they will be answering your questions about voting. Go ahead and head over to their ask box now. 

What else can you do?

Stay informed. Over the next six weeks, right up until election day, we’re going to highlight and partner up with a number of organizations that can help you stay educated about issues that matter most. We’ll put a spotlight on some of our old favorites for educational resources, like @everytown for sensible gun laws and Fight for the Future (@fight4future) for net neutrality. You can also look forward to hearing more from:

Women — There are more women running for office in 2018 than there has ever been in U.S. history. Huffington Post and and MAKERS (@makerswomen) will be interviewing some of these incumbents and newcomers.

Headcount — Headcount (@thefutureisvoting) stages voter registration drives at concerts and runs programs that translate the power of music into real action. Their goal? Change the culture of voting to turn every election—local, state, and federal—into an event worth celebrating. It shouldn’t feel like a chore. 

When We All Vote — @whenweallvote is a new national, nonpartisan, not-for-profit that promises to spark new conversation around the responsibilities we all share in shaping the promise of our democracy.  Namely, the responsibility of registering and voting. 

#VoteTogether — #VoteTogether offers grants of $2,500 to local organizers to hold and promote nonpartisan block parties near polling places. This year Tumblr will be the financial sponsor and partner of two #VoteTogether events.

10/25 — Black Girls Vote + Tumblr present: #VoteTogether in Baltimore. BGV focuses on organizing Black women across the country to participate in local, state and national elections. Tumblr will be supporting BGV for an all-day event led by 50 of their student leaders from Morgan State University.  We will then lead a march to the polls followed by a #VoteTogether block party with announcements of scholarships for some of the incredible students.

10/27 —  Equity Alliance + Tumblr present: #VoteTogether in Nashville. This year will be Equity Alliance’s third #VotingIsLit celebration. EA is planning on hosting a Halloween-themed and family friendly event in the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville, and we want to see you there. The spookiest costume? A person who forgot to register to vote by September 26, National Voter Registration Day.

Be on the lookout for more information on these events in the coming weeks! We want you there.

Phew. That was a lot. We know. But this is important stuff. The past few years may have felt particularly exhausting to you. You’re not alone. Take care of yourselves however you can, and remember that you and your vote matter. Let your voice be heard.

And one more time, for good measure: 

National Voter Registration Day is on September 25.

Art by Creatr @libbyvanderploeg​

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IF YOU HAVEN’T REGISTERED TO VOTE, DO IT NOW!

REMEMBER:GO OUT AND VOTE NOVEMBER 6TH

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