Feminist Majority Foundation

Here are our 2026 INS
- Democracy protection
- Intersectional organizing
- Bodily autonomy
- Gender justice
- Civic education
- Coalition-building
- Reproductive health equity
- Community care
- Centering impacted voices

We have to celebrate the small wins: The EU Parliament has voted in favor of expanding abortion access!

Australia Solves the Preterm Birth Crisis: The Prevention Program the US Needs to Adopt - Feminist Majority Foundation Australia’s nationwide preterm birth prevention program is a medical success and one the United States could learn from. A “preterm birth” is defined as a baby born before 37 weeks, and is the single ...

Australia’s nationwide preterm birth prevention program is a medical success and one the United States could learn from. Learn more about it here: feminist.org/news/austral...

Call your representatives to STOP H.R. 3492 the "Protect Children’s Innocence Act" from harming trans youth!!!

Since January 2025, Pakistan and Iran have been forcibly deporting Afghans back to Afghanistan. About 1.86 million Afghans have been forced to leave Iran, while 314,000 have returned from Pakistan. Read more: feminist.org/news/deporte...

Trump’s attempt to gut special education office has some conservative parents on edge The president called the layoffs a part of cuts to “Democrat programs,” but children across the nation would be impacted.

More than 7.3 million children in all 50 states rely on special education services, which are partially funded and enforced by the federal government.

Abortion rights are not only crucial to our physical health, but also key to our mental well-being. No one should have to live in fear and worry over not having control over their own bodies.

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, let's advocate for the right to abortion care.

Progress isn’t about waiting; it’s about doing. Amelia Earhart’s fearless journey shows us that taking risks and pushing boundaries is how we move forward. #WomensMarch #WomensHistory #GenderEquality #KeepGoing

As children all over the world begin a new school year, there is a notable population that is missing from classrooms: girls above grade 6 in Afghanistan. Absolutely disgusting. Read more: feminist.org/news/the-afg...

Hegseth’s “Warrior Culture” Risks Excluding Women from Military Service - Feminist Majority Foundation At a recent gathering of top military brass in Quantico, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called for the armed forces to abandon what he called “woke culture” and return to a rigid “warrior” ethos. H...

Hegseth's address to the top military brass calling for “Warrior Culture,” risks excluding women from military service and leaves systemic issues unaddressed. Check out our thoughts on women in the military: feminist.org/news/hegseth...

Women are not a “woke distraction,” they are essential to the future of military leadership, innovation, and readiness. Hegseth’s vision of a warrior culture belongs to the past, not the battlefield of tomorrow.

Taliban Bans WiFi in Afghanistan, Cutting Off a Lifeline for Women and Students. Read more: feminist.org/news/taliban...

absolutely! thank you for bringing this up!

Mississippi Declares Public Health Emergency as Infant Mortality Soars - Feminist Majority Foundation Mississippi has declared a public health emergency in response to an alarming surge in infant mortality, a crisis that now claims nearly 10 infants per 1,000 live births in the state, almost double th...

Mississippi has declared a public health emergency in response to an alarming surge in infant mortality, a crisis that now claims nearly 10 infants per 1,000 live births in the state, almost double the national average. Read more here: feminist.org/news/mississ...

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Early voting starts today in Virginia!! Make sure you are registered to vote and make your voice heard!

New Study Shows Abortion Bans Are Driving Doctors Out - Feminist Majority Foundation A new national JAMA study found a 4% drop in OB-GYN practitioners per 100,000 reproductive-age women in the states with the most restrictions on reproductive healthcare, compared to no decline in stat...

UH OH! A new national JAMA study found a 4% drop in OB-GYN practitioners in states with the most restrictions on reproductive healthcare. feminist.org/news/new-stu...

Massachusetts Expands Protections for Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care - Feminist Majority Foundation Despite rapidly escalating cuts to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed a groundbreaking new act that will expand and add protections to reprodu...

Looking for some positive news?? Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed a groundbreaking new act that will expand and add protections to reproductive and transgender healthcare. feminist.org/news/massach...

It's been over four years since the world watched as the Taliban swept back into Kabul and reclaimed power in Afghanistan. Hear where it stands now: feminist.org/news/four-ye...

‘It Was The Most Important Thing I Could Do’: Ellie Smeal Reflects on a Lifetime of ERA Activism—And What Comes Next ‘It Was The Most Important Thing I Could Do’: Ellie Smeal Reflects on a Lifetime of ERA Activism—And What Comes Next

"people think it’s either won, or we can’t ever do it. they’re both wrong."

i talked to @feminist.org president ellie smeal for the latest ep of "looking back, moving forward" about the history and future of the fight for the ERA.

read more + tune in @msmagazine.com!

Every Eight Minutes: The Crisis of Sexual Assault in Uber Rides - Feminist Majority Foundation Between 2017 and 2022, Uber received a report of sexual assault or sexual misconduct in the United States almost every eight minutes. That adds up to 400,181 reports in just five years, far higher tha...

It's disturbing that every 8 minutes, Uber receives a report of sexual assault. Until safety is treated as a non-negotiable part of doing business, women, nonbinary people, and other marginalized riders will continue to shoulder the cost of corporate negligence. feminist.org/news/every-e...

Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote The man who oversees the nation’s military has reposted a video on X, formerly Twitter, about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote and should “submit” to their husbands.

despicable. we won’t go back. apnews.com/article/wome...

In a deeply troubling move, the U.S. Department of State has notified Congress that it will eliminate the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE). Learn what this means and why it matters here feminist.org/news/u-s-eli...

Without Public Notice, U.S. Olympic Officials Exclude Transgender Women From Competing The committee's move—a break from global standards—is intended to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender women from women’s sports.

Without Public Notice, U.S. Olympic Officials Exclude Transgender Women From Competing

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Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.

Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban - Feminist Majority Foundation Wisconsin’s Supreme Court has struck down one of the country’s oldest abortion bans, a major win for reproductive rights in a state where access has been under legal threat for years. In a 4–3 decisio...

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban. Here's what you need to know feminist.org/news/wiscons...

UVA President Jim Ryan’s Resignation and the Cost to Academic Freedom - Feminist Majority Foundation On June 27, University of Virginia President Jim Ryan resigned under direct political pressure. One president’s resignation might sound like local drama, but it reveals a dangerous shift that should h...

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan resigned under direct political pressure. One president’s resignation might sound like local drama, but it reveals a dangerous shift that should have all of us paying closer attention. feminist.org/news/uva-pre...

Texas bans abortion at all stages—turning common miscarriages into life-threatening emergencies.

Patients are denied care, sent home bleeding, and return only when it’s nearly too late—or even fatal.

Abortion bans help no one. They only cause harm.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...

War’s Hidden Burden on Women - Feminist Majority Foundation As tensions escalate in the Middle East, civilians across the region face devastating consequences. In early 2024, missile strikes, drone attacks, and proxy clashes reignited fears of a broader region...

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, civilians across the region face devastating consequences. You might not know about war's hidden burden on women feminist.org/news/wars-hi...

Supreme Court Reopens Challenge to New York Abortion Coverage Rule - Feminist Majority Foundation The Supreme Court has revived a legal challenge to a New York state regulation that requires employers to cover abortion services in employee health insurance plans. In a brief, unsigned order issued ...

The Supreme Court has revived a legal challenge to a New York state regulation that requires employers to cover abortion services in employee health insurance plans. Learn more here: feminist.org/news/supreme...

SCOTUS Chat: LGBTQ+ Censorship in Public Schools

Last week, SCOTUS opened the door to anti-LGBTQ+ censorship in public schools, undermining the separation of church and state.

Join us for a virtual SCOTUS chat TOMORROW at 5 pm CT to get the full breakdown of the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling.

Register below👇