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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Guns to the Environment, Kavanaugh’s Rulings are Bad for Women
Throughout his campaign, Trump vowed to appoint Supreme Court Justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade. Overturning Roe would be catastrophic, but unfortunately, there is so much more at stake with Trump’s nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Cut from the Republican Establishment, Kavanaugh has spent his entire Court career favoring corporations and the mega wealthy over the […]
Top Ten Feminist Victories of 2017
The Women’s Marches on January 21 The day after Donald Trump was inaugurated, 5.6 million people took to the streets to resist Trump’s agenda and advocate for women’s equality, reproductive rights and healthcare, racial justice, LGBTQ equality, economic opportunity, and environmental justice. People marched in at least 999 marches, in all 50 states, in 92 […]
Trump’s Global Gag Shows Total Disregard for Women’s Lives
Initially known as the “Mexico City Policy,” the Global Gag Rule was reinstated and expanded just days after President Trump was sworn into office. This rule, a favorite executive move for modern Republican presidents, restricts access to all healthcare worldwide, especially family planning resources and abortion. The Global Gag Rule prohibits the United States from […]
I’m Heartbroken, but Standing Strong
We at the Feminist Majority have watched with heavy hearts the events that have unfolded over the last week, first in Charlottesville, and then in the President’s shameful and dangerous response, especially at Tuesday’s press conference. Words matter, so I wanted to share a few of my own. The people of all genders, ages, races […]
Letter to President Trump on Civil Rights Enforcement
June 5, 2017 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump: On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 200 national advocacy organizations, and the 106 undersigned organizations, we stand united in expressing our profound concern that the […]
Response to Trump’s Women’s Health Week Statement
May 17, 2017 President Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Cc: Ivanka Trump, Assistant to the President Secretary Tom Price, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services President Trump: As organizations committed to improving the overall health and wellbeing of women and their families, we are compelled to respond […]