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Across the country, it appears a cultural sea change is taking place. Sexism in society is getting acknowledged perhaps more than ever, in large part due to the #MeToo movement and activist women who have organized as a result of the 2016 presidential election. It’s unclear what lasting effects migh…

Randy.Eccles


    • Oct 19, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    IL + #MeToo: What's An Average Person To Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 8:40


    This month marks a year since the Me Too movement went viral as a hashtag on social media ( after having first been started in 2006 by Tarana Burke. ) This week, we've been hearing from several women in Illinois whose work in government has been affected.

    IL + #MeToo: Who Watches The Watchmen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 6:01


    This month marks a year since the Me Too movement went viral as a hashtag on social media ( after having first been started in 2006 by Tarana Burke. ) This week, we hear from several women in Illinois whose work in government has been affected.

    IL + #MeToo: On Bringing Diverse Voices To The Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 10:19


    This month marks a year since the Me Too movement went viral as a hashtag on social media ( after having first been started in 2006 by Tarana Burke. ) This week, we hear from several women in Illinois whose work in government has been affected.

    IL + #MeToo: "You Can't Legislate That"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 9:49


    This month marks a year since the Me Too movement went viral as a hashtag on social media ( after having first been started in 2006 by Tarana Burke. ) This week, we hear from several women in Illinois whose work in government has been affected. Today we hear from State Rep. Sara Wojcicki Jimenez of Springfield who is the Republican spokesperson for the House Sexual Discrimination and Harassment Task Force .

    IL + #MeToo: The Push For More Women In Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 9:00


    This month marks a year since the Me Too movement went viral as a hashtag on social media ( after having first been started in 2006 by Tarana Burke. ) This week, we hear from several women in Illinois whose work in government has been affected. The first woman we spoke to is Susana Mendoza, state Comptroller and member of the Illinois Anti-harassment Equality and Access Panel .

    To The Front: Lorin Devine - From Military To Tattoo Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 22:13


    For decades, women have been battling to break through the “ glass ceilings ” in their chosen fields. Females whose identities include an intersection of "minority" designations face increased obstacles when it comes to advancement. To the Front is an NPR Illinois series where we talk with female and nonbinary people about the way their identity intersects with their art and work.

    To The Front: Lea Joy - SPD's First Black Female Officer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 8:28


    Now retired, Lea Joy became part of the Springfield Police Department in 1983. She had three children and had been a social worker, but she felt too powerless in that role. She wanted to make things better.

    To The Front: Karen Hasara, Springfield's First & Only Female Mayor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 8:05


    For decades, women have been battling to break through the “ glass ceilings ” in their chosen fields. To the Front is an NPR Illinois series where we talk with female and nonbinary people about the way their identity intersects with their art and work.

    To The Front: Poet & Activist Shatriya Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 8:00


    Across the country, it appears that a cultural sea change is taking place. Sexism that has long been inherent in society is getting acknowledged perhaps more than ever, in large part due to the #MeToo movement and activist women who have organized as a result of the 2016 presidential election. It’s unclear what lasting effects might take hold.

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