Persistent and Pervasive: Feminists Take on Toxics
For a variety of reasons, including gendered work and home experiences, women face different environmental health risks than men. Women are more likely … More
Blog Posts: Judy Norsigian
Abortion and Women’s Rights in 1970: A Film
In these scary times, with the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, it’s more important than ever to understand the history … More
Please Support Civil Liberties and Public Policy During the Covid-19 Crisis: An Appeal from Judy Norsigian
These challenging times require fierce, broad, and intersectional activism – which is just what Civil Liberties and Public Policy (CLPP) has been doing … More
A Call for Protecting the Health of Women Who Donate Their Eggs
By Judy Norsigian and Dr. Timothy R.B. Johnson The egg market is growing. As couples and individuals continue to rely on assisted reproductive … More
Are Breast Implants “Absolutely Safe”? OBOS Keeps Focus on Health Risks
As New York subway riders know, advertising for breast augmentation is on the rise, with more explicit imagery than ever before. These ads are obviously … More
Center for Genetics and Society and Our Bodies Ourselves Receive MacArthur Foundation Award
by Judy Norsigian & Marcy Darnovsky We are delighted to announce that the Center for Genetics and Society and Our Bodies Ourselves have … More
Your Ad Here: Help Our Bodies Ourselves Advertise in The Boston Globe!
Can you imagine if Our Bodies Ourselves took out an ad in The Boston Globe? We could announce the launch of our new … More
“Voice Male”: New Book on the Social Transformation of Masculinity
When I first started reading Voice Male magazine some years back, I felt a strong sense of appreciation and urgency about this magazine … More
Bill Regulating Certified Professional Midwives Needs a Push
Once again, a bill that would license and regulate certified professional midwives, or CPMs, has been introduced in the Massachusetts legislature. And it’s … More
Striving for Gender Equity: My Journey to Armenia
Looking back on 2013, one of the highlights for me was a trip to Armenia where I spoke about gender equity and witnessed … More