“Sanctuary of the Psychic Life”: Why Poetry Matters in the Trump Era
All poetry is inherently political.
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Stuck in the Media Spotlight, LGBTQ Muslims Often Feel Exploited
Queer Muslims have the difficult job of figuring out how to advocate for themselves and their communities.
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The Woke Generation : “Muslim Girl” Author Explains How Millennials Are Shaking the Country up—in a Good Way
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is a mover and shaker.
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15 Latina Activists Who Inspire Me
Out of the countless Latinas who have impacted my life and politics, I’ve put together this list of activists who inspire me. Here are 15 women who have dedicated their lives to unwavering advocacy and trailblazing.
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The Forgotten History of Female Athletes Who Organized Their Own Olympics
Men barred “those delightful creatures” from competing at the Olympics. So female athletes protested by making their own games in 1922.
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The Untold Story of Women in the Zapatistas
Zapatista women now choose their own partners, they often have two to four children, and there has been a dramatic decrease in domestic violence.
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Hey Hey! Ho Ho! Where Did Radical Cheerleaders Go?
A brief history of radical cheerleading, which mixes peppy chants with anti-establishment politics.
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Apostle of the Cacti: How Minerva Hamilton Hoyt Saved the Desert
Minerva Hamilton Hoyt’s erasure is so predictable because Americans have mythologized the creation of our national parks as an inherently masculine endeavor.
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Adventures in Feministory: Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer is often overlooked despite her staggering contributions to social change.
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Preparing for a Post-Roe America: A Q&A with Robin Marty
Robin Marty’s Handbook for Post-Roe America is the resource guide for anyone who wants to dedicate their time, money, energy—or all of the above—to keeping abortion accessible in this country while it’s legal, and even if it’s not.
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