Yesterday, I attended Advocacy Day, an annual event for volunteers with Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and citizens to advocate, learn, and collaborate with legislators about gun safety laws. Activists kicked off the day with a “Never Stop Rally” at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square. Volunteers, legislators, survivors, and those who have lost […]
Yesterday my younger brothers had their friend over for a playdate. This was the first time the friend had been to our house, so their mom came inside to meet the family. I went downstairs to greet her and introduce myself, and upon meeting, she remarked on just how similar I looked to my moms
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PersonalWomen’s History Month may be over, but feminism is a never-ending movement. This month’s article is the refreshing and motivating story of the Daughters of Bilitis, the first lesbian rights group in the United States. The group was co-founded in 1955 by journalists Del Martin and Phyliss Lyon in San Francisco. The idea behind the
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Activism, EducationalEmotions can be difficult, and that’s okay! Luckily, we have many methods and words to help us work through them. Acknowledging feelings and naming emotions can help break a situation into comprehensible fragments, enabling us to move through the said situation more efficiently. For instance, when a child cries, a caregiver will likely ask, “What’s
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Mental Health*Trigger warning: mentions of self-harm. The mentions are not graphic. This just in: activism isn’t “one size fits all,” so you can stop comparing your impacts to others! Since beginning my activism journey, one of the most frequent comments I receive is, “I want to get into activism, but cannot offer financial donations/attend or organize protests/safely
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ActivismFor as long as I can remember, the female body has always been an ‘inappropriate’ topic. Caregivers fail to teach children the anatomically correct names for their body parts- initiating the misunderstanding of their bodies before they’re old enough to read. As a result, females- and those with female reproductive systems- have considerably less access
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EducationalIt’s difficult being the new kid, right? I disagree. As someone who has moved schools more than a few times, I can attest that being the new kid isn’t so bad. If you’re a new kid or want a fresh take on this topic, I encourage you to keep reading. Two weeks ago, I started
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PersonalI’ve been judging books by their covers. Until now, that is. I recently moved from a conservative Texas school to the diverse atmosphere of Richmond, Virginia. I expected many changes: the weather differences, lack of good Mexican food, and absence of cows. But the one thing I didn’t predict was the shift in my mindset.
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