By Katie Fleischer As families across the U.S. celebrate Mother’s Day, millions of low-income Americans are struggling to pay their bills, make rent, and put food on the table. Now, House Republicans are trying to pass budget cuts and work requirements for SNAP, Medicaid and other federal programs, making it…
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By Roxy Szal and Oliver C. Haug The Senate on Thursday had its first vote on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in 40 years. At a press conference after the Thursday vote, advocates and lawmakers vowed to not give up the fight for the ERA. (ERA Coalition / Twitter) Republican…
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By Rachel Cassandra Families of transgender youth share how they’re building safe and affirming homes for their children across the U.S. amidst such barriers. MADRID, SPAIN - 2022/07/09: A girl holds the Transgender Pride flag during the pride march held in one of the most important streets of Madrid. Thousands…
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By Jenni Wolfson Women and nonbinary filmmakers still face considerable obstacles for when attempting to break the glass ceiling of storytelling on the big screen. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 12: Director Gina Prince-Bythewood speaks during Q&A session at the Tribute Screening of "The Woman King" at CGV San Francisco…
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By Roxy Szal and Carrie N. Baker On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Senate Judiciary Committee held the first Senate committee hearing on the ERA since 1984. (Senator Ben Cardin / Twitter) On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)—the first Senate…
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By Karon Jolna Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. October 22, 1992. (Photo by Chris Ayers/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images) As Ms. turns 50, we are looking back at the life and legacy of some of the groundbreaking Black feminists who have been featured on the magazine’s covers and in…
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By Rebecca DeWolf Demonstrators angry at the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin protest on the 10 Freeway stopping traffic in Los Angeles, California July 14, 2013. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) At a July 2013 White House press conference, President Barack Obama addressed the Black…
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By Rachel Bass Casting people of color provides jobs to talented actors who would otherwise be overlooked, but mere “inclusion” in the frame is insufficient. Viola Davis as Nanisca, a Dahomey leader, in The Woman King. Viola Davis plays the Agojie general of an all-female warrior unit—it was refreshing to see…
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By SOPHIA PANIGRAHI It’s been a year for the history books—but it wasn’t all bad. Remember when… 1. Feminists throughout the U.S. mobilized in response to the overturn of Roe. WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Pro-choice demonstrators gather in front of the Supreme Court of the United States on Tuesday,…
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By Phyllis Vine An original poster by Rachael Romero, circa 1978, for the Mental Patients Liberation Movement, printed by the San Francisco Poster Brigade. This year has brought much good news for long-time followers of mental health reform. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan included billions for the training of mental health professionals, and…
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