She Votes Illinois

2 days ago

Making Sense of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization

As you know by now, on May 2, 2022, Politico shared an unreleased opinion written by Justice Alito relating to the Mississippi abortion ban. While most activists and abortion providers had been steeling ourselves for Roe being greatly eroded or even overturned, what we didn’t expect is the sledgehammer to…

Abortion

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Making Sense of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization

May 26, 2021

Menstrual Hygiene Day — May 28

Menstrual Hygiene Day is on May 28 and brings awareness to the issue of period poverty worldwide. It was started by the German non-profit WASH United in 2013 to promote action by non-profits, governments, individuals, industries, and the media to promote menstrual health for all menstruators. In 2020 alone, menstrual…

Menstrual Equity

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Apr 26, 2021

Panelists Answer Unasked Questions from She Votes Policy: Power to the Period! Event

On March 31, 2021, She Votes Illinois hosted She Votes Policy: Power to the Period!, a panel discussion covering period poverty to advance menstrual equity through legislation in Illinois. We asked panelists nuanced questions on an array of issues that affect period poverty including economics, healthcare, intersectionality, accessibility, and…

Menstrual Equity

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Panelists Answer Unasked Questions from She Votes Policy: Power to the Period Event

Oct 3, 2020

She Runs Illinois 2020! — Anna Moeller, candidate for IL House of Representatives, District 43

She Votes Illinois is pleased to feature Anna Moeller, incumbent, running for IL House of Representatives, District 43. Follow our series, She Runs Illinois 2020!, leading up to election day as we showcase and uplift the voices of Illinois women running for public office in the upcoming election.

Illinois

8 min read

Oct 3, 2020

She Runs Illinois 2020! — Denyse Wang Stoneback, candidate for IL House Rep, District 16

She Votes Illinois is pleased to feature Denyse Wang Stoneback, running for IL House of Representatives, District 16. Follow our series, She Runs Illinois 2020!, leading up to election day as we showcase and uplift the voices of Illinois women running for public office in the upcoming election.

Illinois

5 min read

Oct 2, 2020

She Runs Illinois 2020! — Barbara Hernandez, candidate for IL House of Representatives, District 83

She Votes Illinois is pleased to feature Barbara Hernandez, incumbent, running for IL House of Representatives, District 83. Follow our series, She Runs Illinois 2020!, leading up to election day as we showcase and uplift the voices of Illinois women running for public office in the upcoming election.

Illinois

4 min read

Oct 2, 2020

She Runs Illinois 2020! — Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, candidate for IL House Rep, District 17

She Votes Illinois is pleased to feature Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, incumbent, running for IL House of Representatives, District 17. Follow our series, She Runs Illinois 2020!, leading up to election day as we showcase and uplift the voices of Illinois women running for public office in the upcoming election.

Illinois

6 min read

Oct 2, 2020

She Runs Illinois 2020! — Kacie Weicherding, candidate for IL House Rep, District 108

She Votes Illinois is pleased to feature Kacie Weicherding, running for IL House of Representatives, District 108. Follow our series, She Runs Illinois 2020!, leading up to election day as we showcase and uplift the voices of Illinois women running for public office in the upcoming election.

Illinois

4 min read

Oct 1, 2020

She Runs Illinois 2020! — Maura Hirschauer, candidate for IL House of Representatives, District 49

She Votes Illinois is pleased to feature Maura Hirschauer, running for IL House of Representatives, District 49. Follow our series, She Runs Illinois 2020!, leading up to election day as we showcase and uplift the voices of Illinois women running for public office in the upcoming election.

Illinois

9 min read

Oct 1, 2020

She Runs Illinois 2020! — Maggie Trevor, candidate for IL House of Representatives, District 54

She Votes Illinois is pleased to feature Maggie Trevor, running for IL House of Representatives, District 54. Follow our series, She Runs Illinois 2020!, leading up to election day as we showcase and uplift the voices of Illinois women running for public office in the upcoming election.

Illinois

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