Tag Archives: Bad-Ass Women
Afghan woman to box in summer Olympics
I love it when young women confound society’s expectations. I love it when they do it by being bold and bad-ass. I especially love it when they are 17 years old. Afghan boxer (yes, you read that correctly, boxer) Sadaf Rahimi will be representing Afghanistan in the women’s boxing competition at the London Olympics this [...]
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First Lady Michelle Obama Appreciation Day!
I hereby announce that today February 2, 2012 is First Lady Michelle Obama Appreciation Day! Why? Well, because our First Lady is awesome and she deserves a day of appreciation. Further I think as a feminist space we need to just take a moment to reflect on the wonderful and positive example that has been [...]
Gabby Giffords steps down from Congress
Gabrielle Giffords, a Democrat from Arizona whose remarkable comeback from a head shot wound captivated the nation, said yesterday that she is unable to continue her recovery while also serving in Congress. She announced that she will step down from Congress. Yesterday afternoon, Representative Giffords, said this: “I don’t remember much from that horrible day, [...]
The Feministing Five: Ina May Gaskin
As promised, this week’s Feministing Five is with the legendary Ina May Gaskin. Ina May is the famed “midwife of modern midwifery” and has revolutionized the way the world views this ancient practice since the emergence of her seminal book “Spiritual Midwifery.” This past month, Ina May was awarded the Alternative Nobel Peace Prize in [...]
Also tagged Birth, Childbirth, midwifery, midwives Comments closed
Melissa Harris-Perry Show kicks off this past weekend, Chloe rocks the mic