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, […]
“No Kings” Protests Spark a Wave of Hope Across America
Over 5 million people across the United States came together Saturday June 14 to protest the military parade organized to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Army (which just so happened to coincide with President Trump’s 79th birthday). Deemed the “No Kings” protests, over 2,000 nationwide demonstrations were planned by a coalition of organizations. […]
Trump’s Military Parade Fuels Authoritarian Fears
On June 14, military tanks will begin a procession down Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. as a component of the largest domestic military parade in contemporary American history. This parade marks the 250th anniversary of the US Army, Flag Day, and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. However, behind the patriotic banners and grand flyovers lies […]
Polls Show Trouble for Trump as Approval Ratings Drop
We have settled into the second Trump presidency, marked by a litany of executive orders targeting foreign aid spending, transgender participation in sports, public sector layoffs, and pardons for convicted violent offenders. What do Americans think of these new objectives and the so-called “concepts of a plan” that have now materialized? New polling indicates a […]
A Look at Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks
Since being elected for his second term, President-elect Donald Trump has begun the formation of his cabinet. Here’s a look into the people he has already chosen. Chief of Staff — Susie Wiles Wiles is Trump’s former campaign manager, known for being “one of the most feared political operatives in the US,” according to BBC. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tim Walz and J.D. Vance Clash Over Abortion Access
In a debate highlighting stark ideological differences, abortion became the central issue between Tim Walz and J.D. Vance. Walz firmly asserted that reproductive rights are fundamental human rights, while Vance advocated for a state-by-state approach, arguing that different regions should set their own rules. However, Walz’s passionate stance made one thing clear: a woman’s right […]
Kamala Harris Takes Trump to Task: A Debate Victory for Democracy
In the first—and likely only—debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Vice President Harris emerged as the undeniable winner, showcasing her leadership and command of the issues while leaving Trump scrambling to defend his record. With elegance, poise, and most importantly, facts, Harris dismantled Trump’s empty rhetoric. From the moment she stepped on stage, greeted […]
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 […]