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In the #MeToo Era, Here’s What Philanthropy Can Learn From Women’s Foundations
by Kiersten Marek This article appeared in Inside Philanthropy, March 14, 2018 The #MeToo movement is challenging power structures that…
Remembering Nancy McFadden
We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Nancy McFadden, Chief of Staff to Governor Jerry Brown. Nancy served the…
Strengthening Philanthropy’s Role in the Resistance
(This op-ed appeared in the Philanthropy News Digest on February 8, 2018) By Senator Holly Mitchel (D-30th District) and Surina…
A Major Victory in California!
SACRAMENTO, Calif. January 29,2018 – Today the California State Senate made history by approving the College Student Right to Access Act!…
Two-Thirds of California Voters Say Students Should Have Access to the Abortion Pill on Campus
Two-Thirds of California Voters Say Students Should Have Access to the Abortion Pill on Campus Supported by seven in ten…
California’s public universities should provide abortion pill on campus
By Dey Nava | Special to the Daily Cal Editor’s Note: While UC Berkeley supports and refers abortion services to students on…
#MeToo must also mean stopping domestic violence
(This op-ed originally appeared in the Sacramento Bee on January 24, 2018.) By Surina Khan and Peter Long Special to…
Introducing the 2018 class of Women’s Policy Institute-State
The Women’s Foundation of California is proud to introduce you to the 2017-2018 class of Women’s Policy Institute-State fellows. More effective…
We Mourn the Loss of S.F. Mayor Ed Lee
We are profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee. Mayor Lee was a lifelong champion…
A Year Ago Today
Do you remember where you were a year ago today? I do. Like many of you, I woke up stunned…
Governor Brown Signs 3 #WomensPolicyInstitute Bills
Three bills aimed at strengthening the economic security and wellbeing of women and trans people across the state and championed…
Reasons for Hope, Actions for Change
The Women’s Foundation of California advances gender, racial, and economic equity by investing in, training and connecting community leaders. As…
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