Author Archives: Colleen Eliza

About Colleen Eliza

I'm a feminist, a progressive activist, a writer, and most importantly, a huge fan of my dog. She's the very best.

It’s Time to Get More Family Friendly

Posted on May 17, 2013

The U.S. does a lot of things well. We foster innovation, value free speech, and provide a very comfortable standard of living for a lot of our citizens. Just not everyone. There are a lot of reasons for this, too … Continue reading →

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Equal Pay Day: Or Why I’d Like My $11,000 Back.

Posted on April 9, 2013

This post is part of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) Equal Pay Day blog carnival. There will also be a tweetchat today from 1-2pm EDT. Follow along at #TalkPay, #equalpayday and with @nwlc This year women will be denied … Continue reading →

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Why I Raise Money for Abortions

Posted on March 25, 2013

Or Why I love the DC Abortion Fund (DCAF) (cross-posted at Daily Kos) I don’t have a personal story to tell. I’ve never experienced an unintended pregnancy, and the women I know who have were all able to afford the … Continue reading →

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Young Women of Achievement Awards: A DC Favorite

Posted on February 28, 2013

It’s finally here! Tonight is the Young Women of Achievement Awards! In addition to the brilliant comedy of our emcee Liz Chadderdon, and a much anticipated keynote address from Cecile Richards, we will honor 48 of DC’s best and brightest … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton, Secretary of Taking No BS

Posted on January 24, 2013

Hillz throws down. Enjoy. Thanks to Upworthy and TPM for making the video available.

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Pro-choice, Pro-woman.

Posted on January 22, 2013

I was raised to be anti-choice, or as I called it at the time, pro-life. While we weren’t terribly observant, we were Catholic, and that surely fueled at least part of that identity. We never talked about it though. I … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2012

One of the best things about the holidays, as far as I’m concerned, are the classic movies. A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Story, and The Muppet Christmas Carol. May these clips bring you a … Continue reading →

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What Women Want for Real, and Why We Voted

Posted on December 13, 2012

Remember that election we just had? And the difference that women made? Well, here are a few of those voices talking about what they voted for. You know, things like health care (abortion coverage included), affordable education, gay rights, and … Continue reading →

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The Awesomeness of Atoms – and Neil deGrasse Tyson

Posted on December 4, 2012

Think you don’t belong? Check this out. We are, in fact, all connected. Thanks to Upworthy for sharing. And of course, everyone’s favorite astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson. (I’ve forgiven you for Pluto).

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Happy Birthday Vice President Biden

Posted on November 20, 2012

Seventy years ago today, one of my favorite feminists was born: Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. He was born in 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the first of four siblings. After a move to Delaware, and attending Syracuse Law School, Biden became … Continue reading →

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