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International Women’s Day and 1-800-FLOWERS.com Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Observed since the early 1900s, this important holiday champions equality and emancipation for women across the globe, and marks their economic, political and social achievements. There are a lot of women I admire but right now my thoughts are with my aunt.

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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

World Day of Social Justice – February 20 – Social development aims at social justice, solidarity, harmony and equality within and among countries and social justice, equality and equity constitute the fundamental values of all societies.

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Gender Inequality in 2014

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. We are underrepresented politically – holding only 98 of 535 (18%) of seats in Congress. Teach your daughter to be equal. Sweat was frowned upon, don’t run, you’ll sweat. Don’t play sports, you’ll sweat.

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