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May Mailman, director of Independent Women’s Law Center, joins She Thinks podcast as part of a mini-series discussing the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit [https://www.iwf.org/westenbroek-v-kappa-kappa-gamma/] in anticipation of the upcoming oral arguments on May 14. Guest host Julie Gunlock dives into the specifics of the lawsuit with May Mailman, as Mailman will be representing the plaintiffs, arguing on their behalf in defense of protecting women’s spaces. Gunlock and Mailman discuss the psychological harm and invasion of privacy endured by the plaintiffs due to Kappa Kappa Gamma’s decision to accept a male member, and the current standing of the case. To learn more about the oral arguments before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, click here [https://www.iwf.org/2024/05/09/sorority-lawsuit-womens-advocacy-groups-lead-save-sisterhood-demonstration-and-press-conference-at-tenth-circuit-in-fight-to-preserve-sororities-for-women/]. May Mailman is the Independent Women’s Law Center director and lead counsel in the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit. -- She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts.   You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us.   We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself.   You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect [https://open.acast.com/shows/5f39943a2a9d1448bb342a9e/episodes/iwf.org/connect].   Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.   Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org [https://shows.acast.com/she-thinks-podcast/episodes/www.iwf.org].   Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/IWF06].   Follow IWF on social media:   - on Twitter [https://twitter.com/iwf] - on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum] - on Instagram [https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum] #IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Hannah Holtmeier joins She Thinks podcast as part of a mini-series with the plaintiffs in the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit in anticipation of the upcoming oral arguments on May 14. Guest host Julie Gunlock dives into Hannah's experience of being forced to live with a biological male in her sorority house and the regressive impact of gender ideology on women’s spaces and freedoms. We discuss Hannah’s journey in becoming a leading advocate for women’s spaces after she was forced to set aside her feelings of fear and discomfort to make a male feel comfortable in a space meant for women.  Hannah Holtmeier is an ambassador at Independent Women’s Forum and plaintiff in the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit. She is still a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma after transferring to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Read More [https://www.iwf.org/sorority-stories/hannah-holtmeier/] -- She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts.   You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us.   We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself.   You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect [https://open.acast.com/shows/5f39943a2a9d1448bb342a9e/episodes/iwf.org/connect].   Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.   Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org [https://shows.acast.com/she-thinks-podcast/episodes/www.iwf.org].   Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/IWF06].   Follow IWF on social media:   - on Twitter [https://twitter.com/iwf] - on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum] - on Instagram [https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum] #IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

On this special episode of She Thinks podcast, guest host Julie Gunlock talks to Jaylyn Westenbroek, plaintiff in Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma. They discuss the feedback she has received regarding the lawsuit, both on campus and online; the "sideline" response (at best) of the university and national chapter of KKG; and Westenbroek's eventual decision to resign her membership with the sorority. Westenbroek also unpacks how it took a lawsuit to get support—and the attention this issue deserves. Jaylyn Westenbroek is a named plaintiff in Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma, an ambassador with Independent Women's Forum, and a junior at the University of Wyoming, where she is majoring in Agricultural Business with minors in Horticulture and Professional Sales. Read More [https://www.iwf.org/sorority-stories/jaylyn-westenbroek/] -- She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts.   You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us.   We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself.   You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect [https://open.acast.com/shows/5f39943a2a9d1448bb342a9e/episodes/iwf.org/connect].   Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.   Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org [https://shows.acast.com/she-thinks-podcast/episodes/www.iwf.org].   Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/IWF06].   Follow IWF on social media:   - on Twitter [https://twitter.com/iwf] - on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum] - on Instagram [https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum] #IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Maddie Ramar joins She Thinks podcast as part of a special mini-series with the plaintiffs in the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit in anticipation of the upcoming oral arguments on May 14. In our discussion, guest host Julie Gunlock dives into Ramar’s journey of becoming more politically active due to her experience enduring the encroachment of a biological male into a space meant for women, the KKG sorority house. Sororities are supposed to be a safe space for women and for sisterhood, and Ramar is advocating for the preservation of female-only spaces despite the criticism raised against her from KKG headquarters and senior leadership. Maddie Ramar is an ambassador at Independent Women’s Forum and plaintiff in the KKG lawsuit. Ramar is a current KKG member and is continuing to fight for the preservation of women’s spaces in sororities across the country. Read More [https://www.iwf.org/sorority-stories/maddie-ramar/] -- She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts.   You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us.   We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself.   You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect [https://open.acast.com/shows/5f39943a2a9d1448bb342a9e/episodes/iwf.org/connect].   Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.   Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org [https://shows.acast.com/she-thinks-podcast/episodes/www.iwf.org].   Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/IWF06].   Follow IWF on social media:   - on Twitter [https://twitter.com/iwf] - on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum] - on Instagram [https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum] #IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

On She Thinks podcast this week, we're kicking off a special mini-series with each of the named plaintiffs in the Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma lawsuit [https://www.iwf.org/westenbroek-v-kappa-kappa-gamma/], oral arguments for which will be heard before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals on May 14, 2024. On this episode, guest host Julie Gunlock talks to Allie Coghan about her part in the fight to preserve women's spaces. Coghan overviews the lawsuit and her desire to preserve the sorority for future generations. She shares the division that resulted in her sisterhood after a male was admitted into the sorority house; where the lawsuit stands now; and the feedback the girls have received, both locally and at the national level. Allie Coghan is a recent graduate from the University of Wyoming, where she was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Coghan is a named plaintiff in Westenbroek v. Kappa Kappa Gamma and now has a career in selling farm equipment. Read More [https://www.iwf.org/sorority-stories/allison-coghan/] -- She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts.   You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us.   We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself.   You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect [https://open.acast.com/shows/5f39943a2a9d1448bb342a9e/episodes/iwf.org/connect].   Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day.   Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org [https://shows.acast.com/she-thinks-podcast/episodes/www.iwf.org].   Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/IWF06].   Follow IWF on social media:   - on Twitter [https://twitter.com/iwf] - on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum] - on Instagram [https://instagram.com/independentwomensforum] #IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.