Tag: women’s rights
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I’m 43, And No, I Still Don’t Want Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I remember feeling a bit taken aback. Worry? Why would I need to worry? Was there an implication that something was wrong with me? The thought of wanting children has never crossed my mind. Should I be concerned about not wanting kids? The idea of finding “the right man” might be the…
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Columnist Suggests Women Would Be Happier Without Modern Conveniences: ‘Let’s Ditch the Washing Machine and Birth Control’
Get Pregnant Fast In a rather outlandish assertion, a conservative columnist has posited that women’s discontent is linked to technological advancements such as washing machines and birth control pills. According to this perspective, the very innovations designed to simplify women’s lives are now seen as the catalysts of their unhappiness. The columnist, Alex Johnson, claims…
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Jennifer Smith: ‘Just to Clarify, I Am Not Expecting. What I Am Is Tired of the Nonsense’
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid post, Jennifer Smith addresses the relentless tabloid speculation that has surrounded her for years. After two decades in the spotlight, the media has fixated on her relationships and, more specifically, her potential motherhood. Questions like “Is she still hung up on her ex?” or “Does she envy her former…
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Nobody Dictates My Vote, Especially Not My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast As I entered the bustling room filled with chatter about the upcoming election, I could feel the energy in the air. It was set up as a makeshift phone bank, plastic tables arranged for volunteers to dial in and discuss pressing political topics. The aroma of pepperoni and sausage wafted through, fueling…
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The U.S. Ranks 45th in Women’s Equality: The Fight for True Equality Continues
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the recent Women’s March, a post has been circulating on social media claiming, “I am not a ‘disgrace to women’ because I don’t support the women’s march. I do not feel I am a ‘second-class citizen’ because I am a woman…” Here’s my take on that perspective: It’s…
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Yes, the Women’s March on Washington is Still Happening
Get Pregnant Fast Despite challenges, the Women’s March on Washington is set for January 21, 2017, the day after the inauguration of the new president. Since the election, women across the country have mobilized to protest against the administration’s rhetoric, which many view as demeaning to women and minorities. While the march faced significant obstacles,…
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The Reality of “Having It All”: A Candid Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: the notion of “having it all” often feels more like a burden than a blessing. First, let me acknowledge my privilege—I’m a white woman with a college degree, married, and living in a picturesque mountain town. I have a career I enjoy, and I recognize that I’m fortunate. However,…
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Tales from the Pantsuit Nation: My Journey in a Pantsuit
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when I wore a pantsuit to an interview, and a panel of seasoned law partners expressed relief at my lack of a wedding ring. To them, it signified that I wouldn’t abandon my career for motherhood. I donned a pantsuit when an aged judge reminisced about the remarkable…