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Lady Lists; a roundup of women's rights organizations, support networks, powerful women to watch and more.

The Five Things Every Femme Should Own
When I originally developed this list in my early 20s, I had relegated it just to "women," but as the science points to gender and sex as a spectrum, I've figured "femme" would be the most inclusive. These are my personal opinions, and therefore, more like guidelines than actual rules.
By Paige Graffunder7 years ago in Viva
Laws Every Woman Should Be Aware Of. Top Story - October 2018.
Women have a different experience when facing the world and its many different threats. Sexual harassment, rape, arrest, and domestic violence are all issues that keep women’s senses heightened, simply because they are women. They cannot defend themselves in the same way men can, which is why there are laws every woman should be aware of.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Viva
10 Fun and Affordable Girls' Night Out Ideas
It's always a great night out when you have made memories with your friends, and finding things to do that don't require emptying your wallet is even better. These are the top ten most affordable girls' night out ideas that you're actually going to want to do. From bowling to wine tasting and much more, these ideas are sure to fill your weekends up quickly.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Viva
24 Unique Gift Ideas That Enhance Every Woman's Life
Have you ever wanted to do something special for a loved one that they would absolutely love? Not every gift has to come with a definitive price tag. The most memorable things in life are sometimes free.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Viva
10 Things Every Girl in Her Early 20s Should Do This Year
Here it is. 2018. And how are we welcoming it in? With the worst hangover we have ever had in our lives. I don’t even need to say tequila out loud—the thought of it is enough to trigger those waves of nausea.
By No One’s Daughter8 years ago in Viva
Famous Feminists Throughout History
Feminism has made huge changes in the way women and men live life — all for the better. Feminists made it possible for women to vote, giving children the ability to be raised by single parents away from abusive partners, and also helped promote sexual health for everyone.
By Jules Fortman8 years ago in Viva
Famous Feminist Writers of the 21st Century
Feminist writers are often the first ones to really get people thinking about what it means to be a feminist. They are often the voiceboxes that help men understand the struggles of being female and regularly spark social change in ways that others can't.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Viva
Not Feeling Motivated? 5 Hacks to Keep Pushing Forward
Some days, there is an almost tangible motivation that you can feel pulsing through your veins when you wake up in the morning. Other days…eh…not so much. With the new year here, it’s almost as if we are expected to feel some type of newness wash over us that guides us through the perfect business plan, social media strategy and works through the kinks of 2016. But things aren’t always this crystal clear. In fact, with that pressure, it can lead to a motivational struggle instead.
By Swaay8 years ago in Viva
Famous Feminist Writers of the 20th Century
Feminism has always been a movement that inspired via the arts. In its most early stages, feminists were women who used the art of speaking, fine literature, and yes, even dance, to promote the idea of equality and a more open-to-sexuality world.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Viva
7 Genius Female Inventions You Use Every Day Without Realizing
Where would we be without the inventions of the great men of the world? Apple – Steve Jobs, the telephone – Alexander Graham Bell, the atomic bomb – Albert Einstein, the gun – Richard Gatling. Nowhere – right? But what about those more practical inventions, the ones that are necessity – those that you use unthinkingly every day? Below are inventions by women that you could not live without – whether for sanity or vanity, everything below – from the dishwasher to the hairbrush, was invented by women for practicality and advantageous purposes. They go largely unrecognized now, because they are mostly objects or entities we take for granted, but SWAAY has decided to pause amidst the roaring tide of products and inventions that we could live without in 2017, to languish in the glory of those that we really couldn’t survive without.
By Swaay8 years ago in Viva