Tag: equality
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An 8-Year-Old’s Inspiring Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Superhero Day
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful twist on the traditional Superhero Day at school, one young girl opted for an inspiring choice that resonates deeply with the feminist movement. Instead of the typical comic book character, she decided to honor a real-life champion for women’s rights — Ruth Bader Ginsburg, famously known as the Notorious…
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Supreme Court Halts Ruling Allowing Transgender Student to Use Boys’ Bathroom
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant legal decision, the Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a ruling that would have permitted a transgender student, Alex Rivers, to use the boys’ restroom at his Virginia high school. In a close 5-3 vote, the justices decided to delay a final verdict on the matter, leaving Alex, an incoming…
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Absolutely, You Can Be a Stay-at-Home Mom and a Feminist
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, I wave goodbye to my partner as he heads off to work, lunch in hand and a kiss on his cheek. While he’s busy at the office, I’m at home building block towers, tidying up Cheerios, and tackling the never-ending pile of laundry. I don my favorite apron while cooking…
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I Don’t Need to Speak Like a Lady, Thank You Very Much
Get Pregnant Fast I firmly believe that a well-placed expletive has its rightful place in our language. As a woman, I assert my right to use words like “fiddle-faddle” just as freely as any man. My kids are well-acquainted with colorful language, and I admit, a good chunk of that has come from my mouth…
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An Ode to Laura Johnson: Your Impact Will Be Missed
Get Pregnant Fast Ironically, on that day, I didn’t focus much on Laura. Sure, she was stepping into the role of First Lady, but the spotlight was on her husband, our 44th president and the first Black president of the United States. However, as the years have passed and the Johnsons prepare to leave the…
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Embracing Authenticity: Supporting My Son’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast My 5-year-old son has frequently been mistaken for a girl, likely due to his long, beautiful hair and charming features. Once, during our bus ride to school, a woman commented, “Your daughter has such lovely hair.” I smiled and responded, “Thank you. He definitely does.” Her expression shifted from pleasant to uncomfortable,…
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9 Reasons I Chose Not to Adopt My Partner’s Last Name
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been nearly 12 years since I tied the knot, and yet people still seem puzzled by my decision to retain my last name. Despite its consistency, family, friends, and even colleagues often find it challenging to address me correctly. Should they use my husband’s last name? A combination of both names?…
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On Feminism and Good Manners
Get Pregnant Fast I proudly identify as a feminist. Unfortunately, feminism has suffered from negative stereotypes for the past few decades, often conjuring images of angry, man-hating radicals. I assure you, that is not who I am. It’s not envy of male anatomy that drives me; it’s a desire for equal financial opportunities. To me,…