Category: Activism

It comes as no surprise that people living in poorer countries are more often affected by various health conditions ranging from cardiovascular diseases to cancer. Numerous factors such as non-nutritious foods, financial stress, substance abuse or even environmental pollutants might Read More

“I am not free while any woman is unfree, even if her shackles are very different than my own.” These words by Audre Lorde, a writer, feminist, and civil rights activist, may as well be the motto for the following Read More

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is set to expire on December 7 unless it is renewed by Congress. This monumental legislation was the first federal law to specifically focus on ending domestic violence, providing valuable funding for victim services Read More

The best way to weed out boys on Tinder is to agree with their compliments. The good ones will appreciate the self-love, but the bad ones will call you self-centered. They need to be needed. They want to believe that Read More

We’re all familiar with certain famous females in history: Marie Curie, Maya Angelou, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks. But there are many lesser-known sheroes who have also brought peace, truth, and justice to the world. I find inspiration from so many Read More

The proposed Equal Rights Amendment ensures that the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution applies equally to all citizens, regardless of gender. Introduced in 1923, it has been a long road for suffragists and feminists fighting for equality. Now, nearly Read More

Odds are that you have had to care for something in your life. Whether it’s a plant, a home, or a loved one, you have seen the consequences of putting off the necessary care. You plants end up wilting, your Read More

For the first time since 2010, the homeless population in the United States has increased instead of declined. In 2017, about 544,000 men, women and children were reported homeless, a 1% increase from the previous year. According to the National Read More