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Trump’s Victory: The Only Thing America Hates More Than a Felon is a Women

The results of the 2024 presidential election have left millions across the nation reeling. Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris is more than a political outcome—it’s a stark reflection of America’s troubling relationship with gender and power. This election has revealed a painful truth: America would rather accept a leader with a long record of […]

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A Future On Hold

Colgate Campus Team, from left to right: Jaharra Anglin Stubbs, Nia-Patrice Lewis, and Liv Dorian I’m voting because my future depends on it – Caroline Goldie, Colgate The Feminist Majority’s Vote for Equality campaign aimed to boost young voter turnout to help elect candidates who will defend our rights—from abortion access to gender equality—and safeguard […]

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Kamala Harris Shows America a Clear Choice at DC Rally

Kamala Harris’s rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. was more than just a speech—it was a rallying cry for a nation at a crossroads, a passionate plea for a future defined by hope and progress, not fear and division. Against the iconic backdrop of the White House, Harris laid out her vision for […]

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Trump’s Guilty Verdict and Its Impact on the 2024 Election

On May 31st, Trump was found guilty of all 34 felonies of falsifying business records. Trump is currently planning his appeal to these convictions and awaiting sentencing which will take place on July 11th. He could end up with prison time or a hefty fine as his non-violent felony convictions each carry a punishment of […]

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An Anti-Abortion Agenda: If Trump Gets Elected, Women Will Be Affected

Donald Trump is the likely candidate for the 2024 Republican Presidential nominee. But what would another Trump presidency look like for women?  An Anti-Abortion Agenda  A potential Trump administration could have far-reaching impacts on abortion restrictions across the nation. Ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the fight for reproductive healthcare has become […]

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New York to redraw congressional maps ahead of 2024 election

New York’s Court of Appeals has mandated that the state redraw its congressional district maps in preparation for the upcoming 2024 elections. This ruling introduces a crucial dimension to the political landscape, potentially favoring Democrats as they strategically aim to secure control of the U.S. House. The responsibility of crafting the new proposed maps falls […]

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Abortion Drives November Elections

Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash Early this morning, abortion rights supporters had plenty to celebrate. The results of this November’s elections could have lasting implications for conversations and policy around access to reproductive healthcare. The outcomes also suggest a transformed political landscape in the wake of SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade, even in states […]

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin purged 3,400 eligible voters from the state’s rolls

Photo by Janine Robinson on Unsplash In the days before the crucial General Assembly elections in Virginia, Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration admitted that it mistakenly removed nearly 3,400 qualified voters from the state’s database, a significant increase from their initial estimate of 270. This revelation comes just weeks before the November 7th elections, which […]

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Representation Matters: An Intersectional Analysis of What’s at Stake for Women in Politics in 2020

If you’re on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, you’ve probably seen #RepresentationMatters floating around. The phrase checks all the boxes for social media – it’s trendy, catchy, and well-suited to describe an expansive list of fields and situations.  But what is representation when it comes to politics? Who are our representatives, how do we choose them, […]