LGBTQ+ Individuals Right to Healthcare and the Setbacks They Face In today’s society, we are growing individuals who try to fit into norms that have already been created but might not fit who we are. For ladies, this can be wearing a dress to a fancy event or simply crossing your legs at the dinner […]
Read More Ladies and Gentlemen Plus MoreIf my best friend, who is the same age as me, born just two weeks apart, the same major, the same values, and even the same shade of blonde if you want to get specific, goes to school at Auburn in Alabama and needs healthcare, and I need that same healthcare here in Virginia, why […]
Read More Access Should Not Depend on Your Zip CodeThis post was edited on March 25, 2026 by lunarletters. We encourage women to break glass ceilings, while others sit detained in cages. We love the idea of empowering women- the CEO, the politician, the “girl boss”. But what about the migrant mother detained in an immigration center? Why does feminism suddenly get quiet at […]
Read More GLASS CEILINGS vs IRON CAGES: WHY IMMIGRATION DETENTION IS A FEMINIST ISSUEOn Tuesday 2/17, attagirl, unfilteredpanda, and dulcinea covered local, national, and global news stories to the class; consisting of the JMU ICE protests, the year of women farmers, the re-raising of the Pride flag in NYC, and a Zambian woman’s fight for her abortion. LOCAL NEWS Local news covered JMU and county happenings. The United […]
Read More Newsroom 2/17In the United States, we have witnessed an increase in women’s participation in politics. From heads of state to local representatives, women are breaking through the glass ceiling. Women’s representation in politics is not merely a matter of gender balance; it is a testament to the power of diversity and representation. Rebecca Leppert and Drew […]
Read More The Impact of Women in Politics: Representation MattersLet’s talk about the upcoming election in Virginia, and why it is important to VOTE. First off, how to register to vote in Virginia. You may or may not know but, Virginia is the LAST southern state that provides the opportunity to people with uteruses to safely have an abortion. Whether you have a uterus […]
Read More VIRGINIANS, VOTE!Have you ever considered having a child? Millions of people around the world would love the opportunity to one day bear a child of their own. Unfortunately, the idea of having a child seems nearly impossible for many due to numerous expenses that come with children. While there are endless costs to consider such as […]
Read More Childbirth: An Expensive IssueCo-authored by FemmeInAction and ThisGirlLovesCollegeBasketball Local Since the pandemic, millions of dollars in American Can Rescue Plan funds have gone to help stabilize childcare centers across the country but those funds ran out on Saturday, September 30. Like many others, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center received COVID relief money, and with that no longer […]
Read More Newsroom Round-UpThis post was edited on October 18 by FemmeInAction Mental illness is on the rise, impacting 1 in 5 adults in America, according to the CDC. While mental illness is extremely relevant, it remains a topic that is surrounded by stigma and misinformation. When we intersect sexuality and mental health, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, we […]
Read More Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ+ CommunityPhoto by Christine Nesbitt from UNICEF The Taliban has complete control of Afghanistan and their politics. Starting September 18, 2023, one of their new policies is to uphold Afghan girls right to education. This decision has created outrage across the globe. Organizations such as the United Nations and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) have reached out […]
Read More The Taliban threat womens right to education