During the entirety of September, I participated in calls to action, demonstrations, and marches, met with senators, and did anything I could do to try to keep Brett Kavanaugh off of the Supreme Court. One of the first things I learned about Kavanaugh after his nomination was that there was an extremely real possibility that, […]
2018 Elections: Abroad and in the U.S.
On October 20th, Afghanistan held its first elections since 2010, showcasing the determination of its citizens to ensure that its democracy persists. Here are a few stats to show the stark differences between Afghan and U.S. elections: Afghanistan held its elections over two days, on Saturday and Sunday, to ensure that as many people as […]
#VoteFeminist 2018 Digital Organizing Toolkit
We are ONE WEEK away from Election Day! Mobilize your communities this November and check out our #VoteFeminist digital organizing toolkit: (If your browser is having difficulty loading the toolkit or any links on this page, you can access the toolkit here.)
Stop Dialing 911 on Black People
It is time for white people to stop calling the police on black people. Especially on black women. On August 7 in Madison, Wisconsin, the city in which I currently attend college, a black woman by the name of Sheila Stubbs was canvassing in a predominantly white neighborhood for the upcoming primary election in which she […]
March for Black Women: Reflections from the Rally
Last Saturday, three Feminist Campus interns attended the March and Rally for Black Women, which was co-chaired by Black Women’s Blueprint, the DC Rape Crisis Center, National Economic & Social Rights Initiative (NESRI), and the Marsha P. John Institute (MPJI). The march united hundreds of Black women and allies to demand justice and continue fighting […]
What It’s Like To Be A Woman Student of Color At A PWI
Note: This blog details the experiences of women students of color at a predominantly white institution (PWI) in Virginia; due to the nature of these experiences, this blog is being published anonymously in order to prevent any targeted comments to the courageous women who were willing to share their stories. I remember the first campaign that […]
POWER PLAYS 2.0 Vol 3: Uplifting Feminist Tunes
I’ve been pretty upset the past few weeks as I’ve seen my family, friends, and professors justify the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Many have excused his alleged actions because he was drunk and young. Neither of those are excuses for committing sexual violence, and it is incredibly disappointing to see people I care […]
On Being a Woman, and a Nerd
CW: sexual harassment Recently I struck up a conversation with someone working for Microsoft. No, we didn’t discuss technology – we talked about what everyone talks about when they meet someone new: Spider-Man! Yes! I am a woman. I am also a nerd. The reactions of men when I make a Marvel Comics reference or […]
#SaveSCOTUS: What’s At Stake for Trans Rights
Bloomberg Law recently reported that 16 states want the Supreme Court to limit workplace rights for transgender workers. These states want companies to be able to fire or not hire workers based on gender identity and want the Supreme Court to rule that doing so is legal and does not violate federal workplace discrimination law. In […]
#ForOurFutures: Young People Call on the Senate to Stop Kavanaugh
September 18, 2018 RE: Young People Call on You to Oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation to the Supreme Court Dear Senators, Today, our bodies, lives, and futures hang in the balance as we face the possibility of a Supreme Court Justice whose decisions will deny our rights and harm our communities for decades to come. […]
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