Martha Gilliland, 2015-2016 Fellow. This piece was first published in The New York Times. “To Secretary Steven Mnuchin, President Trump and Congress: Please do not argue about who receives the cash during the coronavirus crisis.” […]
Sex Doesn’t End at 40, and Other Reasons to End Silence About Menopause
Arianna Sholes-Douglas, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published on Women’s eNews. “Our national silence on menopause has lead to misdiagnoses, mistreatment and needless suffering for millions of women.” […]
Local Opinion: The novel threat of COVID-19
Dr. Felicia Goodrum Sterling, 2018-2019 Fellow. This piece was first published on the Arizona Daily Star. “The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (known as SARS-CoV-2) is rapidly spreading across the globe. Hundreds of new cases are being confirmed each day in the US- even in the absence of widespread screening.” […]
What do allergies, blueberries and the Masters Tournament have in common? Early spring
Theresa Crimmins, 2019-2020. This piece was first published on The Hill. “If you live in the Southern or Mid-Atlantic states, you are most likely well aware that this winter was very mild. January 2020 was the warmest ever recorded.” […]
Call for Nominations
The Laura Penny Community Impact Award was created in recognition of Laura’s incredible accomplishments as the Women’s Foundation’s CEO from 2004-2014. Laura was a true change maker, so in her name, this annual Award recognizes a woman leader from Southern Arizona who is making a difference in the lives of women and girls. Who do […]
Science, book fairs will make for exciting weekend
Kathleen Bethel, 2018-2019 Fellow. This piece was first published in the Arizona Daily Star. “Science and festivals and books — oh my! March seems to be the month of several large events in Tucson.” […]
Mirror, Mirror in the Solarium: Learning from Karen Carpenter’s Death as an Act of Self-Love
Lauryn Bianco, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published on Thrive Global. “Despite Karen Carpenter’s very public, painful death due to complications from anorexia – we continue the cultural narrative of what a body “should” look like.” […]
Marriage Story: What Heterosexual Relationships Can Learn from Queer Divorce
Lauryn Bianco, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published in We News. “As Marriage Story grasps for an Oscar, this weekend we are reminded that the story of a heterosexual couple going through a painful, cruel divorce is the unfortunate story of many in our country. And yet, it doesn’t have to be.” […]
Teacher performance pay based on unrealistic metrics
Michelle Renzetti, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published in Arizona Daily Star. “Last week the Invest in Ed movement announced a 2020 ballot initiative that would raise funds for Arizona schools. Along with new funds, we also need to rethink money already allotted for teacher performance pay.” […]
Experience the Grassroots Power of Women’s Giving Circles
Elizabeth Slater, 2019-2020 Fellow. This piece was first published in Thrive Global. “February 13 is Galentine’s Day. This relatively new and unofficial holiday was founded by the fictional Leslie Knope from the Parks and Recreation television series. Galentine’s Day is an appreciation of female friendship.” […]