On March 8th 2017, “to highlight the economic power and significance that women have in the U.S. and global economies, while calling attention to the economic injustices women and gender nonconforming people continue to face,”[1] the leaders of the Women’s March executed “A Day Without Women”, a nationwide women’s strike in the US. On this […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
The “Herstory” of International Women’s Day
Across the globe, we recognize women and their achievements on March 8. Although the holiday is not a federal one in the U.S., there are many countries – spanning from Afghanistan to Zambia – that observe International Women’s Day officially. From giving women mimosa flowers (Italy) to being the equivalent of Mother’s Day (Bulgaria and […]
In the Thick of Depression
In the thick of depression, it can seem like nothing could possibly ease or soothe or lighten the feeling of a ton of bricks weighing on your body, your mind, even your heart. The usual methods like working out, journaling, even “riding it out” may not be enough to pull you out from under it, […]