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Comic: Feminist Workout

Published: July 12, 2016

I was protesting at the Supreme Court in support of Whole Woman’s Health when I realized that anti-abortion people have no upper-body strength and can’t hold up their signs for very long. Feminism is hard work. The fight for social justice isn’t a sprint, but a very, very, very long marathon. Transcript Feminist Workout Panel […]

Queering Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Published: April 11, 2016

Sexual assault is a serious issue on college campuses. Campuses nationwide have made tremendous strides in recent years in attempts to raise awareness and prevent sexual assault. Sexual Assault Awareness Month provides the opportunity to create a conversation about sexual assault that furthers prevention and awareness. During these conversations it is important for people to […]

Black Herstory Month: Uplifting Student Voices in Higher Education

Published: March 1, 2016

Even as the end of Black Herstory Month draws near, Black Herstory has and will continue to be made by individuals like Arekia S. Bennett, a Jackson State University alumna. She has advocated against campus sexual assault as well as for the campus to provide accessible resources and assistance to survivors through lobbying with local lawmakers […]

7 Ways You Can Use Your Cisgender Privilege for Good

Published: November 30, 2015

Two weeks ago was Trans Week of Remembrance. For many of us with cis privilege, that week was filled with Facebook posts, articles shared, and hashtags posted…and that was where our work began and ended. Simply put, that’s not enough. And as freedom fighters, we must constantly push ourselves to do better by our communities, […]

Feminist Groups to Feds: It’s Time to Protect Students from Online Harassment

Published: October 21, 2015

A coalition of more than 70 women’s and civil rights groups today called on the Department of Education to remind post-secondary schools that it’s their legal obligation to protect students from online anonymous harassment under Title IX and the Civil Rights Act. In the wake of threats faced by women students at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) on […]

Happy LGBTQIA History Month!: Five History Makers You Won’t See in the History Books

Published: October 1, 2015

Move on over, Harvey Milk! October is LGBTQIA History Month, and we’re going to kick it off by introducing you to five LGBTQIA folks you definitely didn’t learn about in history class. Sit down, take out your notes and let’s get into it! Dr. Pauli Murray “What is often called exceptional ability is nothing more […]

What the Movement to #FreeMeaganTaylor Showed Us About Rural Activism

Published: July 31, 2015

Rural activism is a strange and wonderful thing. While our numbers do not compare to New York’s and our rallies are often held in coffee shops, we mean business. We’re out here and we’ve got something to say—and we will use our brother’s roommate’s cousin to do it. You see, we’re a tight community. As […]

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.

Beyond Bravery: Rethinking Dominant Narratives About Trans People

Published: June 10, 2015

“You’re so brave!” As a trans woman, I often hear these words, and I’ve seen the phrase pop up a lot when folks are talking about Caitlyn Jenner as well. But this phrase covers up a lot of other stuff – and stops us from holding folks accountable in the pursuit of a better world for trans people.

Get Into It: “Organize, Reflect, Act: A Day of Action for Justice in Louisiana”

Published: January 15, 2015

We’re against the AFA. We’re upset that our state government has chosen to align with them, and we’re upset that our university is allowing it to be done on our campus.