Feminist Majority Foundation https://feminist.org/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:17:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://feminist.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-fmf-globe-32x32.png Feminist Majority Foundation https://feminist.org/ 32 32 What Rights Are at Stake in the Supreme Court’s 2026-27 Term? https://feminist.org/news/what-rights-are-at-stake-in-the-supreme-courts-2026-27-term/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:46:03 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88777 The US Supreme Court reconvened on October 5 for its 2026-27 term which concludes in June of 2027. Cases involving the rights of immigrants, rules governing elections, LGBTQIA rights, and more, stand at the forefront this term. The Court’s decisions could have significant consequences for how federal and state laws protect individual rights. The Court […]

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]]> A Student’s Guide to Protecting Your Vote on Election Day https://feminist.org/news/a-students-guide-to-protecting-your-vote-on-election-day/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:52:33 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88776 As the November 3 midterm elections approach next week, knowing your voting rights and how to respond at the polls is essential to protecting access to the ballot. For students voting on campus or in their local communities, possibly for the first time, it can be particularly confusing when state laws differ or voting procedures […]

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]]> The Trump Administration Plans to Deport More Than 150 Afghans, Including Women. The Policy Gets the U.S. Nothing. https://feminist.org/news/deporting-afghans-to-the-taliban-by-way-of-pakistan-is-a-betrayal-that-gets-the-united-states-nothing/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:34:08 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88771 The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to put more than 150 Afghans, including three women, on a flight to Pakistan, where they would then be transferred across the border into Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. AfghanEvac, a coalition advocating for Afghan allies, says some of those facing removal are the brothers and sons of men who served alongside […]

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]]> ¡Sí Se Puede!: Dolores Huerta’s Feminist Legacy Lives On https://feminist.org/news/si-se-puede-dolores-huertas-feminist-legacy-lives-on/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:32:15 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88762 Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor leader, civil rights activist, and feminist who devoted her life to advancing equality and justice, has died at the age of 96. Her groundbreaking work reshaped the labor and feminist movements, leaving an enduring legacy of grassroots organizing, women’s leadership, and collective action that continues to inspire generations. Huerta was […]

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]]> Making Women’s History Part of the Curriculum https://feminist.org/news/making-womens-history-part-of-the-curriculum/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:24:56 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88760 Two teachers from Sacred Heart Preparatory School in California, Kristen Kelly and Serene Williams, have proposed an Advanced Placement U.S. Women’s History course in response to the issue of students not learning about women’s history. The courses would allow studying women’s experiences and contributions in greater depth. Establishing this course would create a better understanding […]

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]]> Domestic Violence and Femicide in Afghanistan: Women Are Denied Protection and Justice https://feminist.org/news/behind-closed-doors-the-hidden-crisis-of-domestic-violence-and-femicide-in-afghanistan/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88757 Domestic violence has intensified under Taliban rule since August 2021, as the regime has imposed more than 160 edicts and directives restricting the rights and freedoms of women and girls. By barring women from education and employment, severely limiting their freedom of movement, and denying them meaningful access to justice, the Taliban has deepened women’s […]

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]]> Texas Mother Sues Anti-Abortion Extremists Under Law Targeting Abortion Pills https://feminist.org/news/texas-mother-sues-anti-abortion-extremists-under-law-targeting-abortion-pills/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:08 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88755 Last week, a Texas mother sued Kristan Hawkins, the president and founder of Students for Life of America, an anti-abortion organization, and three other staff members for breaking a law the group helped to establish.  In March 2026, Hawkins posted an Instagram photo with two other staff members in front of the Space Center Houston […]

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]]> Election Day is Not the Only Day to Vote https://feminist.org/news/election-day-is-not-the-only-day-to-vote/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:55:51 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88754 October 24th is Vote Early Day, meant to encourage all eligible United States citizens to vote early and inform voters of their states’ early voting laws. Early voting offers many voters the convenience and flexibility that match the demands of modern life. It can be especially helpful for people with demanding work schedules, long commutes, […]

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]]> Beyond Indigenous Peoples Day: The Fight to Protect Indigenous Communities https://feminist.org/news/beyond-indigenous-peoples-day-the-fight-to-protect-indigenous-communities/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:51:35 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88751 The second Monday in October is federally recognized as Christopher Columbus Day, commemorating the arrival of colonizer Christopher Columbus to the Americas. It’s undeniable that Indigenous communities lived in America long before Columbus docked his ship. Why, then, is he celebrated as the man who “discovered” America?  For years, public debate has challenged this Eurocentric […]

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]]> Women and Girls Severely Affected in Colombia’s 7.4 Earthquake https://feminist.org/news/women-and-girls-severely-affected-in-colombias-7-4-earthquake/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:49:36 +0000 https://feminist.org/?p=88749 On August 10th, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar in the department of Chocó. It was the strongest earthquake recorded in the country in a decade. The disaster damaged homes and essential infrastructure across multiple departments, displacing residents and disrupting access to health care and other […]

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