Women's Liberation Front

Independent Women's Voice Holds Press Conference Celebrating New Mexico Women's Bills Of Rights (HB 205)

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Independent Women's Voice (IWV) joined New Mexico lawmakers in a joint press conference to celebrate the introduction of HB 205—IWV's Women's Bill of Rights (WBOR)—and call upon Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to stand with women in New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • Independent Women's Voice Ambassadors, all who have been directly impacted by the erasure of women, spoke at the press conference.
  • I am grateful to New Mexico lawmakers for advancing Independent Women's Voice's Women's Bill of Rights—ensuring that single-sex spaces continue to protect incarcerated women and give them a voice."
  • Women's Bill of Rights model legislation, first announced in March 2022 , was drafted by Independent Women's Voice and Independent Women's Law Center (IWLC) in collaboration with the feminist organization Women's Liberation Front (WoLF).
  • Independent Women's Voice fights for women by expanding support for policy solutions that aren't just well intended, but actually enhance freedom, opportunities, and well-being.

Independent Women's Voice Joins New Mexico Lawmakers To Advance Women's Bills Of Rights, Urge Governor Lujan Grisham To Stand With Women

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Monday, February 12, 2024

SANTA FE, N.M., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, February 13, Independent Women's Voice (IWV) will join New Mexico lawmakers in a joint press conference to celebrate the introduction of HB 205—the New Mexico Women's Bill of Rights (WBOR)—and call upon Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to stand with women in her state. By fortifying the definitions of 'male' and 'female' terms in law, IWV's Women's Bill of Rights in New Mexico would help protect the existence of single-sex spaces, such as rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, prisons, athletic teams, locker rooms, and sororities.

Key Points: 
  • Riley Gaines, Independent Women's Voice Ambassador, wrote a formal letter requesting Governor Grisham meet with her to discuss the state of women in New Mexico.
  • When 'male' and 'female' terms are not rooted in biology, it is women who ultimately pay the price."
  • IWV will thank these representatives for their commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and protections for women and will continue calling upon Governor Grisham to prioritize women's rights.
  • Women's Bill of Rights model legislation, first announced in March 2022 , was drafted by Independent Women's Voice and Independent Women's Law Center (IWLC) in collaboration with the feminist organization Women's Liberation Front (WoLF).

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA ALUMNAE FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST SORORITY LEADERSHIP FOR ALLEGEDLY HARMING WOMEN TO FAVOR MEN

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Friday, January 26, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alumnae of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority have filed a lawsuit, Levang et al. v. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, et al., in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio against Kappa's governing officials for alleged multiple violations of Kappa's governing rules, fraudulent activity, failure to abide by Ohio's free speech laws, defamation, and breaches of contracts. The suit is led by Independent Women's Network (IWN) members Patsy Levang and Cheryl Tuck-Smith, both of whom were removed from Kappa after more than 50 years of service to the sorority, for speaking against Kappa's hidden policy promoting the initiation of men despite the clear prohibition in Kappa's governing documents. Ms. Levang and Ms. Tuck-Smith are joined by Susan Jennings, Margo Knorr, Karen Pope, and Ann Witt as co-plaintiffs.

Key Points: 
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae file lawsuit, Levang v. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, for subverting its sisterhood mission.
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae issue the following statements on the filing of Levang v. Kappa Kappa Gamma:
    Patsy Levang, esteemed past Kappa Kappa Gamma National Foundation President and member of Independent Women's Network: "As a prior foundation President of Kappa Kappa Gamma, I felt obligated to stand up for the young women in Wyoming.
  • Yesterday, IWLC filed its final brief in Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma, demanding that Kappa Kappa Gamma leadership adhere to Kappa's governing documents, which limit membership to women.
  • IWLC is representing six women in the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority who were forced to initiate a man into their chapter.

Independent Women's Law Center Files Final Brief in Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Independent Women's Law Center (IWLC) filed its final brief in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals demanding that Kappa Kappa Gamma leadership adhere to Kappa's governing documents, which limit membership to women.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Independent Women's Law Center (IWLC) filed its final brief in the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals demanding that Kappa Kappa Gamma leadership adhere to Kappa's governing documents, which limit membership to women.
  • Final brief in Tenth Circuit demands Kappa Kappa Gamma adheres to its governing documents—limiting membership to women.
  • Last month, IWLC filed its opening brief in this case, representing six women in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority who were forced to initiate a man into their chapter.
  • Follow Independent Women's Forum's Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma case page to track developments here .

WoLF Sues California Department of Corrections To Restore Single-Sex Prisons

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

CHOWCHILLA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Women's Liberation Front (WoLF), a national feminist nonprofit organization, has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) in response to the state's transfer of male inmates to women's prisons.

Key Points: 
  • CHOWCHILLA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Women's Liberation Front (WoLF), a national feminist nonprofit organization, has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) in response to the state's transfer of male inmates to women's prisons.
  • Men are eligible for transfer regardless of whether they have had surgery on their genitals, have taken hormones, or been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
  • Dr. Mahri Irvine, WoLF Executive Director, stated, "Women and girls deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
  • Woman II Woman is a California nonprofit by and for current and formerly incarcerated women.

Women's Liberation Front Announces Dr. Mahri Irvine as New Executive Director

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Monday, October 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Women's Liberation Front (WoLF), the nation's largest radical feminist non-profit, is excited to announce Dr. Mahri Irvine as the organization's new executive director.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Women's Liberation Front (WoLF), the nation's largest radical feminist non-profit, is excited to announce Dr. Mahri Irvine as the organization's new executive director.
  • Dr. Irvine is a life-long feminist and a proven leader who brings a focus on non-profit development and grant management.
  • "Mahri is a bold and inspirational feminist who is ready to lead our fight," said WoLF Board Chair and founder Lierre Keith.
  • As executive director, Dr. Irvine will work with WoLF staff, board, and volunteers to address the ongoing threats to women's rights and dignity.

WoLF Member Cited for Hate Crime for Feminist Stickers

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Friday, September 24, 2021

MADISON, Wis., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thistle Pettersen, a Madison-based singer/songwriter and activist, has been cited with "disorderly conduct with a hate crime enhancer" for placing feminist stickers in public places.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Thistle Pettersen, a Madison-based singer/songwriter and activist, has been cited with "disorderly conduct with a hate crime enhancer" for placing feminist stickers in public places.
  • Pettersen says that in July she placed feminist stickers along State Street in a variety of locations that have other stickers and graffiti on them, including telephone poles and a dispenser box for "Our Lives," an LGBT magazine.
  • Because gender identity is not a protected class in Wisconsin, it is unclear what the basis is for the hate crime enhancement.
  • "Even if true, stickering feminist slogans in areas already full of stickers and grafiti is neither disorderly nor hateful," said Lauren Adams, WoLF Legal Director.

New Poll Reveals New York State Voters Want Senator Schumer to Amend the Equality Act to Protect Single Sex Spaces

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

"Across all party affiliations, New York voters understand that human beings cannot change sex and that it will harm women and girls to pretend otherwise," said Natasha Chart, WoLF Executive Director.

Key Points: 
  • "Across all party affiliations, New York voters understand that human beings cannot change sex and that it will harm women and girls to pretend otherwise," said Natasha Chart, WoLF Executive Director.
  • "Members of Congress must come together and act on this rare topic of bipartisan agreement and amend the Equality Act to protect women's right to single-sex spaces."
  • Specifically, Democrats and Republicans agree on strengthening worker protections, saving women's sports, and keeping male sex offenders out of women's prisons.
  • While Democrats forge ahead with the Equality Act in the House and Senate, it is clear that they are working against the will of the people.

WoLF Submits Petition for Rulemaking to Ed. Dept. on Protecting Title IX Rights of Women and Girls

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Women's Liberation Front (WoLF) has submitted a Petition for Rulemaking to the U.S. Department of Education to "protect the Title IX rights of women and girls."

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Women's Liberation Front (WoLF) has submitted a Petition for Rulemaking to the U.S. Department of Education to "protect the Title IX rights of women and girls."
  • Title IX is vital, widely-supported civil rights legislation for women and girls which prevents discrimination on the basis of sex in federally-funded educational activities, including student athletics.
  • In January 2021, the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education affirmed that Title IX regulations allow single-sex spaces and sports.
  • The petition put forth by WoLF asks the Department of Education to affirm that:
    "Sex" under Title IX refers to biological sex.