Hispanic Heritage Month Reminds Us to Vote and Here’s Why
With Hispanic Heritage Month approaching, it is important to remember why we celebrate in the first place. This annual month-long celebration that begins on September 15, 2023, and
Voter Suppression in North Carolina
Voter suppression in North Carolina has been an issue for decades. Although the state has a lot of diversity, that diversity isn’t always celebrated. Minorities in the state, esp
The Power of Women in Democracy
This month we celebrate all the women in the world, especially those pioneers who preceded us and fought for women’s rights in our country, who not only revolutionized democracy,
Breaking Barriers and Celebrating Black Leadership During Black History Month
From President Obama, Kamala Harris, and Senator Warnock to now Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, we see a positive change like never before, people in spaces where the past has denie
Voting Law in Texas: Why Transportation Access is so Important for Election Day
Last year, Texas Republicans passed sweeping legislation imposing major changes to voting law and local control of elections. Senate Bill 1, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott
Voting Blue this November is Essential to the Fight for Reproductive Rights
The leaked SCOTUS draft has many red-state citizens feeling hopeless, but voting blue this November can help mitigate this decision’s impact on our nation’s future. Ove
Ohio’s New Voter ID Laws, the Latest Act of Voter Suppression
Amongst other states with voter suppression legislation in the country, a new Ohio law may tighten voter ID requirements across the state. Senate Bill 320, sponsored by Sen. Theres
Final Reflections on Women’s History Month
What makes women so powerful in the face of oppression? Is it their resilience? Their collectively? Their ability to expand, adapt, and overcome situations which further restrict t
Condemning Voter Suppression in Black History Also Means Fighting for Black Futurity
As we fight for a more just and equal society in America, it becomes clear that the direction toward a hopeful future is not one linearly shaped. Rather, our path forward is paved
Georgia’s New Voting Law Threatens the 2022 Midterms
In March, Georgia passed and signed voting law SB 202, and the world erupted. The bill was criticized by Democrats and voting rights advocates and lauded by Republicans as a necess