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Mar 134 min read

Republicans Adopt Motherly Tone for SOTU Response

Kathleen Felli comments on Senator Britt's speech and its mixed messaging on women's issues. On Thursday, March 7, more than 32 million...

Jul 15, 20233 min read

Moms For Liberty: Round 2

Pamela Fox revisits the group "Mom's for Liberty" and their recent surge in popularity while supporting right-wing, anti-LGBTQ policies....

May 18, 20232 min read

A Mother's Day Gift: The Momnibus Act

Kathleen Felli comments on the reintroduction of the Momnibus Act by congressional Democrats and how it fits into the goal of...

Feb 1, 20232 min read

The Question of Exhaustion in Motherhood

Professor Elizabeth Velez and Kathleen Felli comment on the juxtaposition of two articles printed on the December 31, 2022 issue of The...

Mar 23, 20211 min read

For Slate, A University of Notre Dame Employee Reflects on her Experience with Maternal Leave

In a piece for Slate, Abby Palko contrasts her own experience as a working mother at Notre Dame with that of Justice Barrett.

Jan 28, 20214 min read

'Mom-tivists': Political Organizing and Motherhood Identity

Here are six stories exploring the complexities of political organizing around motherhood identities.

Jan 21, 20213 min read

Teaching Reproductive Justice as a Social Movement

Here are some recommendations for educators looking to bring resources about the movement for reproductive rights into their classes.

Jan 18, 20214 min read

The State of Abortion in 2021

Here are six must-read stories to understand the current state of abortion access, both domestically and abroad.