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by Ashley Crary Lidow, MPH on Mar 10, 2022
Presented to the House Education K-12 subcommittee on March 10, 2022 Thank you, Chairwoman Felder, and members of the subcommittee, for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Ashley Lidow, she/her, and I am the Director of Policy and Government Relations for the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a
by WREN Staff on Feb 2, 2022
Where are you from? Grew up in NJ, went to college at Univ of Wisconsin, lived in NYC for ten years, and Hawaii for eleven years. Was lucky to work on all of the islands and live on Oahu for 8 years and the Big Island for 3. What did you do previously before coming
Jan 14, 2022
Type: Part-Time, Temporary Hours: Up to 10- hours per week, starting in February 2022 through May 2022 Compensation: $12 per hour Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter and resume or a video describing your interest in the position/qualifications to jobs@scwren.org by Friday, January 28, 2022 with “Digital Communications Intern” in the subject line. If
by WREN Staff on Jan 14, 2022
Type: Part-Time, Temporary Hours: Up to 15-hours per week, starting in February 2022 through June 2022. Compensation: The pay range is $12-$14 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter and resume or a video describing your interest in the position/qualifications to jobs@scwren.org by Friday, January 28, 2022 with
by WREN Board and Staff on Jan 11, 2022
In the Fall of 2021, we asked you, our network, to complete a survey about your experiences with WREN and our work to build an inclusive movement to advance the health, economic well-being, and rights of South Carolina’s women, girls, gender expansive people, and their families. Thank you to all of you who submitted responses
Gender Justice, News, Policy Updates
by Ashley Crary Lidow, MPH on Jan 6, 2022
2022 marks the second year of the legislative cycle for the South Carolina General Assembly. This means that when lawmakers come back to Columbia, they can discuss policies that were introduced in 2021 as well as introduce and debate new policies. 2022 also means that South Carolina is in an election year for all House
COVID-19, Economic Opportunity, Health and Education, News
by Ashley Crary Lidow on Dec 21, 2021
Quick Background on Medication Abortion AKA the “abortion pill”: “Abortion pill” is the common name for using two different medicines to end a pregnancy: mifepristone and misoprostol. First, you take a pill called mifepristone. Pregnancy needs a hormone called progesterone to grow normally. Mifepristone blocks your body’s own progesterone, stopping the pregnancy from growing. Then
by WREN Staff on Nov 29, 2021
We are so excited to announce the inaugural class of the South Carolina Gender Justice Advocacy Fellowship (GJAF)! Our fellows will complete a 6-month-long program designed to reimagine advocacy to reflect a broader representation of our communities’ perspectives and experiences. Fellows will gain access to tools and skills needed to influence public policy in South
by Ashley Crary Lidow, MPH on Nov 4, 2021
The South Carolina General Assembly’s second year of the 124th Legislative Session will begin on January 11, 2022. Before we can talk about January, we need to get through the legislative prefile dates. Prefiling is the introduction and referral to a committee of Bills prior to a legislative session. For the 2022 Legislative Session the House
by WREN Staff on Sep 14, 2021
Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $48,000 – $65,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off and holidays, contribution to retirement plan, and support for professional development. Hybrid remote work structure Overview of Position The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) is a statewide, non-profit, non-partisan organization with a
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