Native American art holds deep meaning and purpose, especially for a community that has had its rights trampled on by the government again and again. Not only are treaties signed with Native communities ignored by the government every day, but Native Americans are also disproportionately affected by discriminatory policing and mass incarceration, poverty, and lack […]
LGBTQ+ Activists You Might Not Know (But Should!) Pt. II
LGBT History Month may have ended, but the legacy of queer activists will continue on – join us in wrapping up the month with a final set of profiles highlighting LGBTQ+ feminist activists. (You can find part one here.) We hope you’ve enjoyed learning a bit about activists who have helped shape the world we […]
LGBTQ+ Activists You Might Not Know (But Should!)
In U.S. history classes, students are taught about the founding fathers, war generals, and prominent political players, creating the illusion that all history in the United States revolves around a small group of privileged people. The figures we are taught to revere are usually white men who have occupied positions of power, and by ignoring […]
Happy LGBTQ History Month!
Happy LGBTQ History Month from the Feminist Campus team! via GIPHY This month on the Feminist Campus blog we will be highlighting stories of queer heroes and focusing on topics at the intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality. This is a month dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the queer community and a […]
Meet the Fall 2017 Interns!
The Feminist Majority Foundation offers internships year-round, both in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, California, for students interested in political science and policy with a focus on gender, human rights, and development. Interns work closely with staff members to gain hands-on experience, doing anything and everything from researching and monitoring Congressional activity to attending rallies […]