The battle cry of punk women emerged as a DIY underground movement in the 90’s, pioneered by groups such as Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Heavens to Betsy and a horde of rough and tumble female-led groups … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know : Riot Grrrl
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U.S. Territories: The New Taxation Without Representation
The lack of voting rights for the people living in U.S. territories is a topic that is sorely underrepresented in political discourse. The U.S. has five territories— Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin … [Read more...] about U.S. Territories: The New Taxation Without Representation
The Glass Cliff: A Modern Successor to The Glass Ceiling
The glass ceiling is a prominent metaphor for opportunity discrepancies between genders in the workplace. Widely understood as an inability for women to receive further promotion once they reach a … [Read more...] about The Glass Cliff: A Modern Successor to The Glass Ceiling
LGBTQ+ Discrimination Still Legal in Florida
On January 27th, Equality Florida held a press conference at the Capitol to address the anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced by lawmakers and urge action on the Florida Competitive Workforce Act (HB 161 & … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Discrimination Still Legal in Florida
The Problem With Forced Parental Consent
In the 2020 legislative session, the Florida Senate and House of Representatives will decide on two bills — HB 265 and SB 404, respectively, which would force minors to obtain parental consent before … [Read more...] about The Problem With Forced Parental Consent
Starting a Revolution With Lauren Duca
Lauren Duca is a fixture of current feminist journalism, probably best known for her viral article “Donald Trump is Gaslighting America,” or her Thigh High Politics column, which was published in Teen … [Read more...] about Starting a Revolution With Lauren Duca