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 […]
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 […]
Trump’s Vice-Presidential Nominee Wants Women to Stay Married and Have Children — Even in Violent Relationships
On July 15, Trump announced his pick for Vice President at the Republican National Convention — a young Ohio Senator named J.D. Vance. Vance is most well-known for his book, “Hillbilly Elegy,” where he recounts his tumultuous childhood. Vance became a Senator when he won the Ohio seat in 2022. Before his election and support […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Abortion Rights at Critical Juncture in Virginia’s November Elections
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash Virginia has become the battleground state to watch in 2023 as both sides of the political aisle are in a close fight for control of the state legislature. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin seeks to implement a sharply conservative political agenda if he succeeds in regaining a majority in the […]
Supreme Court rules to protect the Voting Rights Act
Photo from Aurora Samperio/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press In a surprising win for voting rights and racial justice, the Supreme Court voted last week to reaffirm a decades old precedent prohibiting racial gerrymandering. The decision centered around Alabama’s legislative districts, where a Republican led redistricting plan would result in White voters becoming the majority in six […]
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 […]