Category Archives: DC

Why I Raise Money for Abortions

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

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 by

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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Colleen for Communications Director!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

I’ve been involved with WIN for some time now, and feel that it’s only right to bring this relationship to the next level. It’s time for me to give back a little more, and to grow professionally and as an … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Zahir Mufti

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

I met Ben at Lucky Bar in D.C. A friend in common, Krissy, had invited both of us. Ben was actually there to meet another of Krissy’s friends, in the hope that they would hit it off. But she didn’t … Continue reading →

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Thank You Writer’s Almanac

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

I get a lot of emails. Some days I feel like I am drowning in a digital wave that overflows from my inbox and suffocates me with things I should read. But every day, at approximately 1:45am (no idea why … Continue reading →

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Meditation or: How I Learned to Let Go and Breathe

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Like so many things I do the first time, it took me longer than I thought and I almost screwed it up. But, with a little patience, and some help, I made it, and it was quite lovely. This was … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street, Coming Soon to a City Near You

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

I have to admit, I haven’t paid very close attention to this. Sure, I could blame the mainstream media for not paying much attention either, but really, I just wasn’t paying attention. But it keeps going. Frankly, it’s getting harder … Continue reading →

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My Street Harassment Journal 2- At Week’s End

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

My week of logging all incidents of street harassment has come to a close. This was an interesting experiment. I have to admit that when I was walking around, I would instantly remember the journal, then become hyper-aware of my … Continue reading →

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My Street Harassment Journal

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Starting this week I will be keeping a street harassment journal. Considering that, without really even thinking about it, I can easily roll off a number of times I’ve been the recipient of such charming compliments as “Hey mami (sp?),” … Continue reading →

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My Beef With Anti-Abortion Ads

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

I consider myself a feminist free speech advocate. In order to have an informed democracy that bends toward justice and equality we need free speech for everyone. Everyone. And with this privilege I believe comes an honor code that adheres … Continue reading →

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