Photo by Unseen Studio on Unsplash The Supreme Court is expected to announce a decision on the constitutionality of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in the next few weeks. Biden’s original debt relief plan would have canceled up to $20,000 for the millions of borrowers struggling with student loans across the country. The program […]
Afghan Women Negotiators Warn of “State Collapse” Should the US Leave Too Soon
In a hearing held by the Women, Peace, and Security Caucus, Afghan women negotiators emphasized that the United States’ support is critical to the peace process and democracy and that the U.S. “leaving should not result in state collapse and collapse of institutions.” The Afghan women negotiators cautioned that the Afghan peace process requires patience, […]
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, […]
Why the Entire Country Must Care About Virginia
2019. It might not have the same ring to it as 2020, but that does not make it any less important. On November 5, Virginians will vote in state elections that could impact people in every other state in this country on issues ranging from women’s equality to the political makeup of our Congress to […]
We Need Nancy Pelosi To Be The Next House Speaker
In fifth grade, prior to the 2008 election, I was nearly sent to the principal’s office for calling another student a sexist when he declared, “My dad says Nancy Pelosi is bad.” How I was able to articulate sexism as a fifth grader is beyond me. I was the kind of kid who dreaded the […]
Beto O’Rourke is the Candidate Texas Deserves
Exactly one month before a Presidential election, my mother will walk outside and stick ten political yard signs in our grass. Without fail, each night someone comes by and tears them down, such a common Texas occurrence that the film Boyhood had an entire scene about it. While she knows that her signs will be […]
Feminists Won Big on Election Day
This week, in Virginia and across the country, we witnessed just how strong the feminist political movement is. Election Day was nothing short of a victory for the values and goals that we hold dear. The voters have rejected Trumpism and voted for healthcare, gun reform, and equality. We saw feminist women, many running for […]
We Need Politicians To Do More Than Just Pray
This morning we all woke up to learn that in under an hour, one man in Nevada had systematically massacred over 50 people, wounded over 500, and inflicted what will surely be life-long trauma on thousands. Las Vegas is now at the top of the list for most casualties in a mass shooting. More exact […]
Let Her Speak
There’s a docility expected of women that spans all realms of our livelihood, from personal life to professional leadership. Its impact varies with identity intersections, but is a familiar silencing mechanism known to many across the board. It is when women reject this predetermined role, that some (mostly male colleagues) will see threat. This experience […]
The Top Ten Feminist Victories during Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
We’ve reached the first hundred days of the Trump administration. It’s important to reflect back on the wins of the resistance. Despite overwhelming odds, people united for justice have made the message clear: We stand together. We won’t go back. Here are the Top Ten Feminist Victories during Trump’s First 100 Days in Office. The […]