Writing this was actually much more challenging than I had anticipated, but I gained a much deeper appreciation of the impact and complexities of Latin American feminisms. This is such a rich and dynamic field — I hope I’ve done it justice!

Check out this recent essay by Jocelyn Olcott Jocelyn Olcott “Latin American Feminism” > Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Latin American History oxfordre.com/latinamericanh…

Congrats to Duke grads Rob Franco & Cole Rizki as well as UNC faculty member Ana Silva Campo on winning the prestigious ACLS Fellowship!!! acls.org/recent-fellows…

Don't miss Carework Network's next virtual book event featuring the newly edited collection Family Life in the Time of COVID: International Perspectives. #jointheconversation #caretalks
When: April 29th at 3:30 p.m. EST.
Where: utoronto.zoom.us/j/81916989799
**In English and Spanish

So exciting to see Vanessa Freije reviewed in Nexos — 'fundamental for understanding journalism in Mexico' indeed! (h/t Corinna Zeltsman) redaccion.nexos.com.mx/de-escandalo-e…

Can't wait to be at Levy Institute in a couple weeks! I'll present some new work that was just accepted in Feminist Economics on feminist approaches to econometrics. Join us! And read more about their exciting gender equality and the economy speaker series here: levyinstitute.org/news/gender-eq…

I was so thrilled to see this wonderful recognition about the important work that Lauren Henschel has been doing Trinity College at Duke -- she has taught me *so* much about creative and context-sensitive approaches to teaching!

gendersexualityfeminist.duke.edu/news/movie-scr…

Very timely paper from RCGE board member Sarah F Small

This is going to be amazing!

This is amazing!! Methodologically, I'm still concerned about digitization exacerbating the problem of power in archives, but this at least give researchers a place to start.

It’s difficult to think of a policy with greater potential to mitigate social inequalities. Call your Representatives & Senators!

We often talk about the “care crisis” as a women’s issue because women end up shouldering a disproportionate labor burden, but it really should be seen as a social issue. Dr Riikka Prattes shares research about “caring masculinities” on Care Talk. revaluingcare.org/beyond-privile…

Revaluing Care in the Global Economy seeks proposals for AY 24-25 working-papers seminar.  With generous support from an NEH Collaboration Grant, next year’s seminar will center on the imbricate themes of climate change and political economy.  revaluingcare.org/get-engaged/

Duke GSF seeking a postdoc for AY 24-25 on 'Imaginary Maps: Feminist Art History beyond the Center' Apply here: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26808

Always an amazing lineup!!

I am proud that the UAW International Union is calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. From opposing fascism in WWII to mobilizing against apartheid South Africa and the CONTRA war, the UAW has consistently stood for justice across the globe..

Perhaps you’re curious to know—just hypothetically–how far the current value of global cryptocurrency could go toward increasing the supply of child care in the U.S.
revaluingcare.org/cryptocare/

Conventional wisdom: private business investment is biggest economic driver. New argument: NOT REALLY.
Fred Block explains how government and community/household investment add up to a much bigger boost.
link.springer.com/article/10.100…
graphic thanks to creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.…

Raleigh / Durham / chapel Hill / Carrboro friends, read to the end for info about a demo in front of the Governor’s residence on Dec 2 as part of the Vigil for Freedom & Racial Justice!