📅 October 28, 1974: The 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭 became law. Before then, women faced discrimination when applying for credit. Imagine needing a man’s approval to access financial opportunities. #WomensHistory #ECOA

✊ The freedom to choose whom we marry, partner with, or leave has never been guaranteed. For more than 200 years, American women have fought for autonomy, financial independence, and the right to live on their own terms.

Where are the men speaking up about sexual violence? The Cornell 7 case raises urgent questions about male silence, accountability, and a culture that excuses harmful behavior. Saying “not all men” isn’t enough. We need action. #EndSexualViolence

⚖️ Think state supreme court elections don’t affect your life? Think again. In 2026, 64 seats are at stake. These courts can shape abortion access, voting rights, and whether congressional maps fairly represent voters. #Democracy

The Cornell 7 case raises a difficult question: Why do men stay silent when their peers engage in misogynistic behavior? Silence can protect harmful norms. Speaking up can help change them.

✊ Resistance isn’t always a march or a protest. Sometimes, it’s reading a banned book, supporting women athletes, or listening to artists who challenge injustice. Everyday choices can become powerful acts of resistance. 💜

🗳️ Our right to vote was won through generations of struggle. As the 2026 midterms approach, protecting that right means staying informed, checking our registration, and knowing our state’s voting rules. Democracy depends on participation.

A former Cornell student’s lawsuit has sparked outrage over alleged sexual violence and the university’s response. Why do survivors so often need public pressure before institutions take accountability? They deserve to be heard from the start. #BelieveSurvivors

💜 Only 2 in 5 eligible parents take their paid leave, according to research by Moms First and McKinsey. Many miss out because they don’t know the benefit exists—or don’t know how to apply. Parents deserve better access to information about their rights. 🧵

Abortion restrictions aren't just about reproductive freedom. They're also an economic issue. People can be forced to travel hundreds of miles, arrange childcare, miss work and spend thousands of dollars simply to access healthcare.

Indigenous women have been leaders in the fight for voting rights, education, land, and community preservation. Take Zitkála-Šá. In 1924, she organized Native voter registration efforts. In 1926, she helped establish the National Council of American Indians to fight for Indigenous rights.

Mental Illness Awareness Advocate Spotlight: Dorothea Dix (1802–1887) In 1841, Dix visited a Massachusetts jail and saw people with mental illness confined in cruel and degrading conditions. She documented what she witnessed—and decided lawmakers needed to see it too.

What does it take to feel safe in New York City—and what does safety require from our justice system? On Nov. 10, 92NY’s 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 brings together Manhattan DA 𝐴𝑙𝑣𝑖𝑛 𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑔 and 92NY CEO 𝑆𝑒𝑡ℎ 𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑘𝑦 to discuss public safety, crime, antisemitism, and criminal justice.

Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 5–11) is a time to talk about what can remain invisible, including the emotional labor women perform every day. Who remembers? Who checks in? Who keeps everyone else going?

The observance dates back to 1928, when Congress established an annual focus on children’s health. President 𝐶𝑎𝑙𝑣𝑖𝑛 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑑𝑔𝑒 proclaimed the first official Child Health Day that year. Children’s health has always been a question of public responsibility—not just private concern.

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink ribbon has a history. In 1974, Betty Ford publicly shared her breast cancer experience after undergoing a mastectomy helping challenge the silence surrounding the disease.

October is 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 but the history behind it is also a history of women demanding safety, dignity, and recognition. For generations, violence in the home was often dismissed as a “private matter.” Advocates worked to change that.

September 30, 1976: Congress passed the 𝐻𝑦𝑑𝑒 𝐴𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, restricting federal Medicaid funding for most abortions. It didn't make abortion illegal—it made access dependent on whether someone could afford it.

Native American history is American history. On #NativeAmericanDay, we remember 𝑍𝑖𝑡𝑘𝑎𝑙𝑎-𝑆̌𝑎 (1876–1938), a Yankton Dakota writer, educator, musician, and activist who fought for Native citizenship, voting rights, and political representation.

In 1851, America mocked a woman for defending pants. Her name was Amelia Bloomer (1818–1894), and what began as an insult—“bloomers”—became a symbol of women challenging the rules that restricted their lives. 🧵

September 23 is International Celebrate Bisexuality Day 💖💜💙 Created in 1999 by activists 𝑊𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑦 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑦, 𝑀𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑒𝑙 𝑃𝑎𝑔𝑒, and 𝐺𝑖𝑔𝑖 𝑅𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑏𝑢𝑟, the day challenges bisexual erasure and celebrates bisexual history, culture, and community.

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐮́𝐚 (1942–2004) A Chicana writer, poet, and feminist thinker who transformed conversations about identity, language, and women's rights. 🧵

Nearly 50 people joined us for the Sept. 15 screening of 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 and a powerful panel discussion at the Dwyer Cultural Center. A meaningful evening of conversation on women’s rights, freedom, and personal choice. 🧵

Equal work deserves equal pay. Today is #InternationalEqualPayDay a reminder that economic equality is a human rights issue, not just a workplace issue. 🧵

On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed, beginning an ongoing experiment in democracy. Constitution Day & Citizenship Day celebrates both that milestone and everyone who has become an American citizen.

Democracy is strongest when more people can participate, speak freely, and hold power accountable. Rights gained through generations of activism can also be lost—so protecting democracy is everyone's responsibility. #InternationalDayOfDemocracy #WomensRights #StandUpSpeakOUT

In 1913, journalist and civil rights leader 𝐼𝑑𝑎 𝐵. 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑠 refused to march at the back of the Woman Suffrage Procession. Her courage reminded the world that voting rights mean little if equality is denied.

Today is International Day of Democracy. Democracy is more than a ballot—it's the ongoing work of making sure every voice counts. 🗳️ #DemocracyDay

Today begins Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15), honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. The celebration starts on Sept. 15 because it marks the 1821 independence anniversaries of five Central American nations. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Meet our panel moderator: Cindi Leive. CEO & co-founder of The Meteor, former editor-in-chief of Glamour and Self, and co-host of the award-winning podcast Because of Anita. A remarkable voice in journalism and women’s rights.