Welcome to this week’s Newsroom roundup! This week we discussed local, national, and global news. We discussed a shooting in Harrisonburg, VA, Tina Kotek running to be the first lesbian governor, and the fight to stop street harassment. We discuss these three topics from a feminist view. Hope you all enjoy it! LOCAL NEWS This […]
Read More Newsroom roundup October 21, 2022Immigration is a hot topic of discussion, but it’s probably safe to say that most people don’t understand the ins and outs of our immigration system. According to the American Immigration Council, our system is built upon a few principles: “the reunification of families, admitting immigrants with skills that are valuable to the U.S. economy, […]
Read More U.S. Immigration Policy: An F-YOu to WomenThe Philadelphia Eagles are 6-0 and I’m ecstatic about it. What I’m not so happy about is having my knowledge constantly challenged and being quizzed by my guy friends. Apparently being a girl isn’t enough to be a fan. I was raised to be in front of the TV every Sunday in time for kickoff, […]
Read More Oh You’re an Eagles Fan? Name five players.The theatre industry advocates for political, environmental, and social reform in renowned ways. Actors often speak out against injustices in the United States, representing a diverse and ethical group of people. For example, The Tony Award-winning revival of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic Oklahoma is the first Broadway show in history to join Gun Neutral, […]
Read More WOMEN IN THEATREMany people, when they think of feminism or a “feminist”, imagine a woman practicing the work of feminism or fighting for women’s rights. However, feminism would fail to exist without men, and in different ways, can benefit from male contributions/interactions. Without the societal dominance of masculine culture, feminism would be faced with no challenges to […]
Read More how can men practice the work of feminism?I do too?…. two words: Human trafficking. You never think about it until it’s happening to you. In the United States, human trafficking is a serious issue. Young adults at a high risk of finding themselves in this life-threatening situation. Having some of the highest instances in Nevada, young adults going on vacation to Las […]
Read More What happens in vegas…. stays in vegas or maybe you do too.Let’s talk about situationships. For anyone who doesn’t know, usually, a situationship is a relationship between people who are basically in a relationship with each other but there is no official title placed and it requires little to no commitment. So basically you are more than just friends but you haven’t established the relationship. A […]
Read More What they don’t tell you about SituationshipsWhen you think of “feminist policy issues” the first things that come to mind may be issues like abortion rights, pay equality, equality in the workplace, and other woman-centered issues. However, on this blog we practice intersectional feminism and are concerned with legislation that advances equality for everyone. Earlier this week President Biden released a […]
Read More Lets Get Stoned: the Impact of President Biden’s Drug Policy reformHave you ever started your period and had to use a dirty rag in order to control the bleeding? The answer for most people would most likely be “no.” But for some women who live below the poverty line, and cannot afford products such as pads or tampons, this might be their only option when […]
Read More What is Period poverty?I got the opportunity to speak with a faculty member right here at James Madison University. I had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Melissa Alemán and was able to get an inside scoop on various feminist topics. Here I will present some of our questions and answers and have linked her JMU faculty page […]
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