As conservative organizations are carefully curating messaging about femininity, marriage, and traditional values, the data tells a different story: feminism remains remarkably popular among young women. That reality stands in sharp contrast to the messaging on display at Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit, held on June 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas. The conference […]
James Talarico Redefining Masculinity on the Campaign Trail
The Texas election is highlighting an intriguing story about modern day gender roles and expectations for masculinity. Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has showcased this phenomena by attacking Democratic candidate James Talarico not for his policies, but for his “fragile manhood.” In Paxton’s view, traditional masculinity over all else is what qualifies a leader, and […]
Virginia Lawmakers Advance Redistricting Referendum for April 21 Special Election
Virginia lawmakers are advancing an effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the next census cycle. Now, the future of those maps lies in the hands of voters. Virginians will weigh in on the proposed constitutional amendment during a special election on April 21. If approved, the amendment would allow the General Assembly […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene Leaves Office With a Divided Record on Women’s Issues
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), who has represented Georgia in Congress for the past 5 years, resigned and officially left office on January 5, a year before her term ends. She recently became dubbed a “traitor” by some of her former supporters after being one of President Trump’s most loyal allies and a figurehead of […]
Eileen Higgins Elected Miami’s First Woman Mayor, Ending 28 Years of Republican Control
Eileen Higgins has been elected mayor of Miami, marking several historic milestones for the city. Higgins will become the first woman ever elected to lead Miami and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years to hold the office, ending a 28-year period of control by Republicans. In a runoff election held on December 9, 2025, […]
Pritzker Calls for Trump’s Removal After Threats of Military Action in U.S. Cities
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has called for the removal of President Trump from office under the 25th Amendment due to his threats of an unprecedented military invasion in Chicago. On September 30th, President Trump stood before an assembly of military generals at the Quantico Marine Corps Base and outlined a plan to deploy the military […]
Adelita Grijalva Makes History as Arizona’s First Latina Elected to Congress
On September 23, 2025, Adelita Grijalva made history as the first Latina elected to represent Arizona in Congress, winning the special election for the state’s 7th Congressional District, a seat previously held by her late father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva. Her election marks a milestone for representation in Arizona, where Latinas make up a quarter of […]
The Militarization of Washington D.C. Reminds Us Why D.C. Statehood is a Feminist Issue
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, […]