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by Sarah Nichols on Feb 12, 2019
To all of our dear advocates and supporters out there: This isn’t the first time we’ve told you this, and it certainly won’t be the last, but your voice matters. And so do your stories. Research has proven time and again that personalized messaging to lawmakers is the most effective form of advocacy. When your
Advocate Stories, Leadership and Civic Engagement
by Courtney Thomas on Feb 7, 2019
The General Assembly started their session with innovation in the release of the “SC Legislature” app. This mobile app will make staying connected during the legislative session easier and more efficient. Here are 5 easy steps to effectively use this new app: Download the app As with all applications, the SC Legislature app requires a
by Megan Plassmeyer on Oct 31, 2018
In honor of Halloween, WREN staffers dressed up as femme icons, super-heroes-we-wish- existed, historical leaders, and more. Read below to see some of our spooky looks, and be sure to tag us in a picture of your #FeministHalloween #HalloWREN costume on FB, Twitter, and Instagram. We’ll be sure to reshare your look! Courtney Thomas
by WREN Staff on Oct 25, 2018
Our nest is getting bigger! Meet WREN’s newest staff member and Development Associate, Nyomi Guzman. 1.Where are you from? I was born in New Hampshire and lived there for most of my life before moving to South Carolina. I received my bachelors in Women Studies and Communication with minors in Queer Studies and Race &
Advocate Stories, Freedom from Violence
by Nancy Jones on Oct 16, 2018
Ashley Thomas is the founder of an organization called The Hive Community Circle, a non-profit, faith-based organization that provides advocacy, support, and prevention and education services centered around sexual assault and intimate partner violence. The Hive works with the underserved populations of women and girls in and around Columbia, SC, mostly African American females, fulfilling
by Megan Plassmeyer on Oct 10, 2018
From projects like Seen and Heard: Women and Girls in the Midlands, we recognize that the voices of girls, and specifically girls of color, often go unheard in our state. And it’s not because our girls aren’t talking, it’s because we aren’t listening. We are constantly battling a myth that our young people “don’t know what
Advocate Stories, Uncategorized
by WREN Staff on Oct 10, 2018
Our nest is getting bigger! Meet WREN’s newest staff member and Policy Assistant, Damilola Ajisegiri. 1. Where are you from? I was born in Nigeria but grew up in Snellville, GA. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Psychology & a minor in Women Studies. I then moved to South Carolina
Advocate Stories, Special Events
by Megan Plassmeyer on Sep 25, 2018
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford has bravely come forward and shared her story about her sexual assault at the hands of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Even though Dr. Blasey Ford has repeatedly stated her desire to testify and bravely share her story, Senate Republicans are doing everything they can to shame, bully, and force her
Advocate Stories, Health and Education, Policy Updates
by Sarah Nichols on Sep 6, 2018
ICYMI: In response to the Brett Kavanaugh hearings that started on Tuesday, Lynn Paltrow, the Executive Director of the National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW), joined us for a discussion on our Facebook live page on how the Supreme Court nomination will affect Roe v. Wade. Lynn currently placed an op-ed in the New York Times on
Advocate Stories, Leadership and Civic Engagement
by Jennifer H. Gunter, PhD on Jul 16, 2018
In February of this year I became the Director of The South Carolina Collaborative on Race and Reconciliation (SCCRR), which is starting its third year on the University of South Carolina campus. Begun in the wake of the horrific tragedy at Mother Emanuel in Charleston, the Collaborative launched The Welcome Table SC. This initiative, based
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