Progressive Women's Alliance-Kalamazoo

09/01/2023

Makers of the drugs have 30 days to agree to participate.

03/30/2023

03/21/2023

Happy 51st birthday to soccer legend Mia Hamm! She is considered one of the best soccer players in history having scored 158 international goals during her career – more than any other player, male or female, until Abby Wambach broke her record in 2013. Over the duration of her professional soccer career, Hamm won two World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals, and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. In 2004, she was one of only two women and two Americans named to the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living soccer players selected by soccer star Pelé.

Mia Hamm has written the uplifting picture book "Winners Never Quit" for ages 4 to 7 (https://www.amightygirl.com/winners-never-quit) and the bestselling guide “Go For the Goal: A Champion's Guide To Winning In Soccer And Life” for ages 12 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/go-for-the-goal)

There's also a fantastic t-shirt for anyone who's ever been told they were good at running, throwing, kicking, or another skill, athletic or otherwise, "for a girl", check out the "I'm not strong for a girl. I'm just strong." t-shirt -- available in a variety of styles and colors for all ages -- at https://www.amightygirl.com/strong-t-shirt

Mia Hamm is featured in the picture book "She Persisted in Sports" for ages 5 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/she-persisted-in-sports) and among the women soccer greats featured in "Champions of Women's Soccer" for ages 9 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/champions-of-women-s-soccer)

For adult readers, she's also featured in the inspiring book "SoccerWomen: The Icons, Rebels, Stars, and Trailblazers Who Transformed the Beautiful Game" at https://www.amightygirl.com/soccerwomen

For a fun dolls for young soccer fans, check out the "Soccer Coach Doll and Playset" for ages 3 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/soccer-coach-doll

For young soccer lovers, soccer star Alex Morgan is the author of an excellent series of books about Mighty Girls who love soccer -- to check out the first book, "Saving The Team," recommended for ages 8 to 12, visit https://www.amightygirl.com/saving-the-team -- or you can find the complete 12-book "Kicks" set at https://www.amightygirl.com/the-kicks-collection

03/17/2023

(T) True leadership.

03/15/2023

I don’t know how many times I’ve seen it, but I still have a fresh understanding. Jessica Chastain was wonderful.
I believe it remains the essential drama of the on-again, off-again women’s movement.
In the words of Biden/Harris, let’s “finish the job”.

03/16/2020

Important health update from Kalamazoo County Board Chair Julie Rogers & Vice Chair Tracy Hall, with Health Officer Rutherford, Sheriff Fuller, and Administrator Moored

Kalamazoo County Government officials describe the activation of an emergency operations center and closure plans.

12/15/2019

Jon Hoadley has a long history of supporting equality for women!

01/10/2019

Congrats to PWA endorsees; Chair Julie Rogers and Vice Chair Tracy Hall. We can’t wait to see your successes this year!

Julie Rogers will serve a two-year term as chair of the board.