All posts tagged "women"
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High school students’ future will be shaped by the next four years
In 1848, the first Womens’ Rights Convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. In 1887, Susanna Salter became the first woman mayor in the...
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Feminism still inspires and enrages many
As a feminist, I am proud to stand beside the millions who have fought for my rights and the rights of every other woman. I...
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Women lead larger gothic roles
Upon typing “gothic literature themes” into Google’s search bar, a list of topics can be spotted. Among them, you can catch the not-so-surprising theme of...
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Her-story made in St. Paul, Minnesota
On Jan. 9, Nelsie Yang, Rebecca Noecker, Cheniqua Johnson, Hwa Jeong Kim, Saura Jost, Anika Bowie and Mitra Jalali were sworn into office at the...
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Women in history are inspirational
From a young age, learning about women in history was inspiring, as they showed me how to use my own power to create a legacy...
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Protesters march for female reproductive rights
On Saturday, Oct. 4, a march to protect female reproductive rights was held at Ventura County Hall. The protesters held various signs that read “Reproductive...
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The celebration of women’s history must be intersectional
This March marks the 35th annual celebration of National Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to reflecting upon women in history and uplifting the women...
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“Moxie” makes a powerful statement
Just in time for International Women’s Day, Netflix released comedy/drama film “Moxie,” encouraging teen women to stand up against misogyny and sexism in schools and...
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Stop shaming women in the media
On Feb. 12, 2007, the front cover of “Newsweek” featured the faces of Britney Spears and Paris Hilton with a striking headline: “The Girls Gone...
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Even the best male feminist still sucks
We have a nice pal who prides himself on being a feminist. He respects women. He listens when we speak. He doesn’t interrupt us. He...