Washington D.C. has become the nation’s frontline in the fight for democracy, as its politically disenfranchised residents are subjected to the President’s military takeover while still being denied full representation in Congress. On August 11th, President Trump signed an executive order that deployed the National Guard to D.C. and declared a crime emergency to take […]
The President Doesn’t Want You to See These Pictures
The image above will be removed from the National Gallery of Art to comply with Trump’s executive order on “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” The picture shows the striking image of Peter Gordon, who escaped slavery and remained scarred from whipping. It was taken in 1863 at the height of the Civil War. […]
Gen Z Is Done Waiting: Mamdani’s Win Is a New Political Era
In an era of voter disillusionment, Zohran Mamdami’s victory in the New York City mayoral primary is proof that bold, grassroots, and unapologetically progressive campaigns not only inspire, but win. While Democrats across the country scramble to energize their base, Mamdani electrified New Yorkers with a vision rooted in housing justice, public investment, equitable taxation, […]
Democrats Launch Study to Address the Dilemma with Young Male Voters
When the Speaking with American Men (SAM) study was released, it sparked backlash across the political spectrum and the Democrats behind the effort faced ridicule. But beyond the mockery lies a stark reality: Democrats are losing the support of young men and risk losing even more ground without serious shifts. SAM aims to understand American […]
Taliban’s New Law Prohibits Afghan Women from Speaking in Public and Mandates Full Body Covering. Time to Codify Gender Apartheid.
The Taliban’s new law on the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice marks another severe regression in the human rights and freedoms of Afghan women. It confirms and expands the Taliban’s oppressive measures that the regime has imposed since its return to power in August 2021. The new law enforces strict restrictions on women’s […]
Reproductive justice takes center stage at the DNC
As abortion remains a critical concern for voters across the country, the DNC seized this opportunity to prove that abortion rights are a cornerstone of Kamala Harris’s platform. “It was abortion that made a huge difference in race after race [in 2022],” noted Celinda Lake, president of Lake Research Partners, a top Democratic polling firm. […]
Equali-tea at the DNC: A united call for the ERA
As the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago, the excitement and enthusiasm in the air were unmistakable. At the iconic Palmer House Hilton, the Feminist Majority and ERA Coalition hosted the Feminist Equalitea, bringing together a diverse and dynamic crowd and filling the historic State Ballroom with more than 400 passionate advocates for equality. […]
Governor Tim Walz: A Champion for the ERA and Reproductive Justice
The Feminist Majority is thrilled with Vice President Harris’ choice of Gov. Tim Walz for her running mate. As a longtime supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment and reproductive rights, Walz is the type of leader we need, and deserve, as Vice President. Walz’s career is a testament to his commitment to gender equality and […]
Ohio woman’s miscarriage leads to potential indictment
Brittany Watts, a 34-year-old woman from Ohio, is now at the center of a controversial legal battle, facing potential indictment for a fifth-degree felony of “abuse of a corpse” after miscarrying a nonviable fetus at home. Watts’ arrest in October 2023 has sent shockwaves through the reproductive rights movement, raising questions about the implications of […]
New Year, New Laws on Gender and Abortion
As we celebrate the beginning of 2024, many states are kicking off the new year with new laws going into effect, many focused on gender and abortion rights. There was a record-breaking number of anti-LGBTQ legislation introduced by Republican state legislators in 2023, with the American Civil Liberties Union recording at least 508 bills targeting […]