Two Years After Shelby v. Holder, the Voting Rights Act Still Matters Published: July 7, 2015 The Voting Rights Act of 1965 attempted to undue centuries of discriminatory and racist practices. Less than half a century after its passing, the highest court in our nation voted to take away a small victory in that quest.
Recap: I Watched the Marriage Equality Ruling in Real Time Published: June 29, 2015 At 7:30 an officer of the Court starts handing out cards. There are only fifty. I am number twenty-one and my body goes into shock as the small purple card finds its way into my hands.
5 Things to Know on Get Yourself Tested Day Published: June 27, 2015 Here are five things you need to know about getting tested for STDs, for yourself and your partners.
I Use Birth Control for Sex Reasons, And That’s Okay Published: June 26, 2015 For me, the reasons I began taking birth control pills are purely selfish: I enjoy having a menstrual cycle that is four days long with little to no side effects. And I enjoy having sex and having the additional protection of oral contraceptives.
