On June 14th I had the privilege of attending the press conference where democratic Sens. Ed Markey (MA), Mazie Hirono (HI), Tammy Duckworth (IL), and Rep. Kathy Manning (D-NC) announced the reintroduction of the Right to Contraception Act (S. 1999/H.R. 4121). If passed, this legislation would guarantee access to birth control by codifying the right Read more …
Generation Z, or Gen Z, are individuals born between 1997 and 2012. This group has grown up with technology and social media, making their thoughts and ideas easier to share with the world. Social media has become a powerful tool for activism and social justice, and Gen Z feminists have been at the forefront of Read more …
Maternal health is a critical issue that affects women globally, but the situation for black women in the United States is especially dire. Despite being one of the wealthiest countries in the world, the United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed nations, and this disparity is even more pronounced among Read more …
For many, mental health treatment continues to be stigmatized, but where does feminism and mental health intersect? One in five Americans live with a mental health issue, but 60% do not receive treatment, and one in five women in the U.S. have experienced a mental health condition in the last year according to a Talkspace Read more …
Failing our Families with a Lack of Paid Leave The United States is one of only six countries on a global scale that does not have a governmentally mandated national paid parental leave policy. Paid parental leave generally covers maternity, paternity, and parental leave, meaning that parents get paid time off work for having a Read more …