Why Taylor Swift’s Instagram Endorsement for Kamala Harris might just guarantee a win for the democratic party. It’s no surprise celebrities have a huge impact on their fans, especially pop star, Taylor Swift; but can they sway an election? What’s the point of celebrities sharing their political views? We all know they live fabulous lives, […]
Read More t-swift for presidentI didn’t vote in the democratic primary. My mail-in ballot sat on my dining room table for a month. I passed by it everyday, and everyday I felt hopeless, clueless. I couldn’t figure out what to do. That ballot became a symbol of political despair for me. Our right to vote was hard won, and […]
Read More Voting Shouldn’t be a moral Conundrum“Virginia is the last southern state without restrictions of abortion rights after the 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade” Following the General elections on Tuesday November 7, 2023, we saw a massive win for abortion rights in not only Virginia but other states as well. Since the over turn of Roe v. Wade in 2022, […]
Read More Big win for abortion rights in VAC0-authored by @cottoncandyloverprincess and @letskeepitreal32 LOCAL Parents Rights Rally A rally organized by D.E.I. (Diversity, Equality, and Introspection) and founded by Yvonne Wilson took place, addressing concerns about parental rights in schools. As described by the Daily News-Record, the event was sponsored by the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County chapter of City Elders, a national Christian religious and […]
Read More newsroom round-upLet’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!Women’s representation in American politics has remained significantly lower than the representation of men. The pattern of women’s representation in national government falling below 50% is seen in most countries, with a few exceptions in countries such as Rwanda, Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, New Zealand, and the United Arab Emirates. In June of 2022, only 28% […]
Read More Women’s Representation & Diversity in PoliticsLast week, my class SMAD 462: Documentary in Film and TV participated in the Reel Change Film Festival at Court Square Theater. The purpose of this festival was to expose issues relevant to JMU and the greater Harrisonburg community in order to educate, engage, and impact audiences while also celebrating the documentary medium as a […]
Read More Us Kids: the power of youth activism in the fight against gun violenceSince the 2016 election, there has been this narrative constructed that Black women “save” elections and therefore “save” our country from tyranny and ruin. Even though the Democratic nominee did not win in the 2016 presidential election, we saw Black women turn-out in record numbers with over 90% of us voting for the Democratic candidate. […]
Read More Why Black Women Can’t Always Save You: The Dangers of Georgia’s Voter Suppression LawsAfter last week’s discussion in class about white conservative feminists and how they use their power in politics to protect the patriarchy, I wanted to talk more about how this has affected the civic engagement of women of color and other marginalized groups. To further explain the point I am trying to make; I want […]
Read More The Current fight for equal Voting rightsWomen in politics, Women in Congress. “The Squad” gets reelected. Read more…
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