Since the start of this year the #timesup movement has been taking the world by storm. After a plethora of sexual assault cases were brought to light, prominent women in Hollywood have decided that sexual harassment must stop and must stop now. While the Time’s Up movement specifically focuses on the harassment seen in the … More Black Dresses and White Roses
What is a State of Emergency? What does it mean? Who has the power to do what? Let’s dive in and explore what Trump’s declaration of a National Emergency actually means. First off, let’s examine what the point of a State of Emergency even is. The idea of a National Emergency comes from the idea … More A history of The Emergency
House Democrats are pushing a sweeping anti-corruption voting rights bill as their first of the year. The bill has four main goals: 1. Expanding voter registration. The bill works to modernize the registration process through expansion of Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) and online voter registration. 2. Implementing fair redistricting. HR1 will establish clear rules around … More HR1
The Massachusetts Senator just announced that she will be organizing an “exploratory committee” for a potential 2020 presidential run– this means she will be able to start raising money for her official run. “Every person in America should be able to work hard, play by the same set of rules, and take care of themselves … More It looks like Senator Elizabeth Warren is running for president
The “Pre-registration of Voters Everywhere (PROVE) Act” Have you heard about Congressional Bill S.1783 (aka The PROVE Act)? The PROVE act is a bill to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in Federal elections. It would also direct the … More The PROVE Act
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This past spring I had the amazing opportunity to be trained by Organizing For Action (or OFA) in leadership and community organizing. In the six-week program, you meet regularly with a chapter leader/mentor, make a team of friends, and get to organizing! How to apply: Interest Form First things first, visit the OFA website and … More Apply to be an OFA fellow
Feeling like you can make a difference can be hard, especially when you live in a small town away from all the action. Being young and having your voice heard is a challenge no matter what, but when it comes to politics it feels almost impossible to help change your country. 5 Calls is an organization … More 5 Calls to Make a Difference
Fake news- it’s a term with a lot of political and partisan baggage. During and after the 2016 election, Americans learned the extent to which internet hoaxes had moved beyond the traditional boundaries of pranks and accidental misinformation. The Trump campaign was a breeding ground for creators, “likers,” and “sharers” of stories fabricated to support … More How To Read The News
There are about 3 and a half billion women on this planet. The feminist movement needs to be responsible for all of us. I am white. I am cisgender. I come from a supportive family which has never struggled to support any of my needs and goals. I am privileged. I have more privilege … More Intersectional Feminism: what is it and why does it matter?
VOICE OF THE VOTELESS 