February 2013 « Eyes Wide Open

Let’s Talk About Sexism

English: Seth MacFarlane at the 2010 Comic Con in San Diego (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Best Actress Academy Award (Photo credit: cliff1066™)

In my previous life, I was an actor. I wasn’t ever Jennifer Lawrence famous, but I worked enough to be self-sufficient and sign the occasional autograph. Perhaps because of my 20-year [...]

Crowdmapping for Social Change

Cross-posted from ResourcesNow.org

In 1854, John Snow plotted cholera deaths on a map of London’s Soho district to determine the cause of a deadly epidemic sweeping the community. By mapping the geography of the outbreak,Snow was able to successfully pinpoint the cause;argue for public action to disengage the [...]

Video Games for Good

Video games have been blamed for increased violence and bad language in children and young adults. Considering that statistics show youth will spend 10,000 hours gaming by age 21, that’s a whole lot of influence.

A new market of raising awareness for social issues like female genital mutilation and food scarcity through games is [...]

One in a Billion

Last week on or around February 14 numerous events happened all over the world as a part of 1 Billion Rising. In Baltimore, Campaign Consultation partnered with Baltimore NOW to host a flashmob and march to raise awareness about violence against women. The selection of photos above showcase some of [...]

Valentines for VAWA

This Tuesday the senate finally passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization. The bill passed with a vote of 78-22. It’s worth noting that all of those opposed to its passage were Republican men, including Marco Rubio (R- FL), the now infamous water guzzler from Tuesday night, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell [...]

Join the Feminist Tsunami!

One in three women will be raped or beaten in their life time. This statistic is depressing but also inspiring, especially if you are Eve Ensler. One Billion Rising is a movement created by Ms. Ensler, the author of the Vagina Monologues, to change this statistic and end violence against women.

One Billion Rising [...]

Rules of Responsible Gun Ownership

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The recent school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut and the rush to address the gun issue in the aftermath of the shootings, has once again put the issues of gun violence, gun control, and the second amendment into our living rooms. People are asking: Do we need [...]

Last One Picked, First One Picked On – In Support of Peace

On April 25, 2011, hundreds gathered in a Rally Against Violence to support Chrissy Polis, and to speak out against hate crimes in Maryland and across the country.

An unscientific study of most adults would tell you that they still recall the dread of being the last one picked as the [...]

Let’s Talk About Sexism

Video Games for Good

One in a Billion

Valentines for VAWA

Join the Feminist Tsunami!

Rules of Responsible Gun Ownership

Last One Picked, First One Picked On – In Support of Peace

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