In a world of double standards, women have long needed to justify themselves So, in America, movements such as Women’s Rights, and people like Susan B. Anthony are key players in history, despite the fact that her movement for suffrage excluded women of color. At least, it was a stand taken in the modern world. […]
Hillary Clinton
All Quiet on the Northeastern Front
I’ll always remember Wednesday, November 9th, 2016. Not because Donald Trump became our president-elect, but because of the aha moment I had surrounded by fellow interns at the office at which I intern. I woke up that morning, making a point to wait until the last possible moment to look at my phone. I knew I would’ve […]
What You Need to Know Before You Vote
First of all, your voice matters. Your vote matters. It may not always feel that way because of the way our electoral college works, but here’s how it does, even with the complications of our system: It’s not an exaggeration to say that this presidential election cycle has been a shit show. It’s not about policy […]
What I’m Sick of Hearing
With recent Trump statements and allegations, I felt it was necessary to change things up this week, and write about Rape Culture. Late last week, a video of Trump stating the following was released: “You know, I’m automatically attracted to beautiful – I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t […]
Hillary’s “Secret”
You don’t really have to watch this video to know what Hillary is announcing. Surprise, surprise, Hillary is running for president! And as many have said, it has probably been the world’s “worst-kept” secret. Besides the obvious confession, if you take the time to watch her announcement video, it is probably one of the most […]
Hillary’s “Scandal”
*When I refer to Clinton, I mean Hillary Clinton, NOT Bill Clinton. Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton: we know a lot about her and her promiscuous husband don’t we? But is that who Hillary is? The common adjectives that I’ve heard her described as include: bitch, head-strong, arrogant, wife, lesbian, mother, strong, leader, stubborn, hypocritical, unsuitable, […]