When it comes to abortion, not too many people have neutral feelings about the topic. This is one of those issues that many people strongly agree with having the option to have an abortion and think it is right. There is also a large percentage of people who think having an abortion is morally wrong. […]
Read More My body my choice“Everyone wants to experience pleasure, why is society so shameful for wanting that?” – Adrienne Maree Brown Earlier this month I attended the first-ever JMU hosted, Queer Teach-in. This campus event provided an all-day long event with speakers, activities, and insight into the LGBTQ+ curriculum that is missing from our campus. I attended the virtual […]
Read More “Pleasure Activism” with Adrienne Maree BrownMirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? In a ballet class, mirrors are a useful tool to show or fix how your technique looks. It is also a weapon for ballerinas to pick apart their bodies, their weight, and their beauty daily. The standards within the ballet culture are detrimental […]
Read More Mirror Mirror…Reproductive rights are a vital part of the feminist movement, and for good reason too. They bring up a wide variety of critical issues that affect women’s health, autonomy, and well-being. I will dive into the world of feminist reproductive rights, highlighting the ongoing battles and achievements. I will also speak on the vital importance […]
Read More The Fight for Feminist Reproductive RightsThe recent overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision by the Supreme Court of the United States has caused shock and concern across the nation. For those who advocate for women’s rights and identify as feminists, this ruling is viewed as a setback for the progress and victories achieved over the past fifty years. In […]
Read More Moving Backwards intstead of Forewards. Impact of the roe v. wade decisionOn Wednesday, October 4th JMU held its very first Queer Teach-In at the University in Madison Union 235. The event consisted of all-day lectures, workshops, artwork, exhibits, performances, etc. The event went on from 9:05 am to 7:20 pm, with endless amount of information to indulge in. The room shined with pure queer joy that […]
Read More Queer Teach IN: Dr. Reslie CortésOn my first day of skiing, my dad and I took a day trip to the closest ski resort. I was maybe 9 years old, it was a tough day of lessons and challenging my dad’s patience. Over the next few years, I became more confident day trip by day trip. We only went 2 […]
Read More Ski culture & PrivilegePhoto: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTb-LQoYw1daS9qmcLpZwzp4mkhguYn2DcfA&usqp=CAU Do you feel comfortable when you go to your primary doctor, health clinic, or even the hospital? Well, having the ability to walk into any one of these places without another thought is a privilege some of us hold and have never recognized. What if I told you that not everyone who seeks […]
Read More Are you safe in the hands of healthcareHow does social media affect you? Social media can positively and negatively affect women. Everyone’s experience on social media is different due to the different platforms and followers. Social media is very beneficial because you can connect with like-minded people, spread awareness about a specific cause, and individuals can access helpful resources. On the other […]
Read More How social media affects women positively and negativelySocial media platforms have quickly taken over the reality of the world it seems like. How many of you use tik tok, instagram, snapchat, facebook or other newer social media apps daily? What would you say your feed/ “for you page” consists of? If yours is anything like mine, it may have some food and […]
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