Why The U.S. Should View Refugees As An Investment, Not A Burden
By Magnolia Potter The United States is at a cultural crossroads when it comes to the perception of refugees and immigration as a whole. While those on the left generally […]
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Feminism
FEMINIST FRIDAY: Learning The Real History Of Thanksgiving From Native American Women
Welcome to another Feminist Friday column – the Thanksgiving edition. This is the time of year that, for many, it is seen as a celebration, a time to gather with […]
Health
We Spend More Than Any Other Nation On Healthcare, But Americans Can’t Afford To Get Sick
To be born in America is considered an incredible privilege. This is the wealthiest country on earth, with many opportunities. There are enough jobs to go around at the moment […]
Politics
Musician JØUR Reflects On Politics, The American Dream & Using Her Voice As A Form Of Resistance
By JØUR “What if I can’t wake up from this American Dream?” I feel like I’m pinching myself a lot lately. A lot the last 2 years. No, this is […]
Interviews
Ela Thier’s ‘Tomorrow Ever After’ Film Looks At Current-Day America From 600 Years In The Future
We’re knee-deep in turbulent political times here in the United States, an indeed around the world. As we wake up each day, scroll through our Twitter feeds and wonder what […]
Causes
The Success Of The Women’s Marches Should Be A Wake-Up Call For American Democracy
“I think we should march”, wrote Theresa Shook, a retired lawyer living in Hawaii, in a Facebook post right after election night. And that’s exactly what happened – over 5 […]
Politics
A Woman Will Appear On The New $10 Bill Says US Gov’t. Only Took Over 100 Years…
Earlier this year a unique campaign was the subject of many news headlines in a very feminist way. ‘Women on 20s’ was started by Susan Ades Stone and the idea […]
Entertainment
ABC Taking Diversity Seriously With These New Shows
How diverse is American primetime television? Definitely not enough, because the announcement of ABC’s new Fall 2014 lineup is a welcome change to the homogeneity we are used to, and […]
Interviews, Politics
The Projects To PhD: The 1st Black Woman Set To Enter The US Senate From The South
This year all around America, many men and women are running to get elected to the US Senate. We were lucky enough to talk to one of the female candidates […]
Politics, Working Women
First Woman To Chair The Federal Reserve In Its 100 Year History: Janet Yellen
In terms of women in leadership, this is monumental. Janet Yellen becomes the first female EVER to head up the Federal Reserve in the United States, in its entire 100 […]
Contributors
My Dad Cut Me Out Of His Will For Dating A Black Guy
I grew up in a wonderful and loving home in Southern California. I had an older brother and sister 12 and 15 years my senior respectively, parents who were happy […]
Contributors, The Empowerment Project
17 Y/O Girl Discovers Her Passion Thanks To The Empowerment Project
Hello! My name is Cass Jacoby and I am a 17-year-old high school senior. When I am not taking notes on composition of films, you can find me involving myself […]
Contributors, The Empowerment Project
The Empowerment Project Dances Through Utah With ‘Breaking Pointe’s’ Beckanne Sisk
Hello from Vanessa, the documentary shooter of The Empowerment Project! Washington State was a blast! Days are going by really fast and this adventure has been incredible up to now! […]
Causes, Politics
Is America Really Ready For A “Madame President”?
There is a shift happening in our culture, where more and more young girls and women are questioning why there still isn’t gender parity in our world, even thought it […]
Entertainment
‘The Invisible War’ Docu About Female Military Sexual Assault Creating A Stir
Every awards season there is one film in the Documentary category that becomes a huge hit and is talked about for the rest of the year. In 2013 it is […]