In light of new rules to roll back Title IX protections in schools, U.S. senators and state attorneys general challenge Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the Trump administration to rescind the changes.
Politics
We Heart: DC Mayor Bowser Has BLM Painted in Front of White House
Friday morning, D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser had “Black Lives Matter” painted on 16th Street—which leads directly to the White House.
On June Super Tuesday, Historic Wins for Women of Color Down the Ballot
The success of diverse candidates suggests that widespread unrest has enhanced civic engagement and political participation.
Ella Jones Elected First Black Mayor of Ferguson
In August of 2014, 18-year-old unarmed Michael Brown was murdered by white police officer Darren Wilson, in Ferguson, Miss.—the city that solidified the Black Lives Matter movement.
Six years later, the city has elected Ella Jones to be the city’s first African American and first woman mayor.
Weekend Reading: Celebrating Jacinda Ardern’s Poise and Harriet Tubman’s Legacy
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment!
When to Quit: Lessons from Those Serving Our Government Today
As a public servant, do you continue to provide support to a rogue administration, at the risk of enabling dangerous policies? Or do you leave, abandoning your career and ensuring that whatever good you were able to do is then lost?
Can We Stop Pretending Mike Pompeo is a Statesman?
Pompeo is a dangerous man wielding tremendous power, and he has proven repeatedly that he does not have American interests at heart. He tells himself it’s fine to act corruptly, lie and steal, as long as it supports the ultimate goals of Trump cabal: a return to unapologetic white, male domination with power and wealth concentrated in the hands of a few.
Trump Attacks “Those [Women] from Michigan”
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While Michigan is “in the fight of its life,” Secretary of State Benson, Governor Whitmer and Attorney General Nessel receive no support from Trump.
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: Battles Won—and Yet-To-Be Won
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment!