Those who care about protecting and building U.S. democracy – with a government truly reflective of its population and its policy concerns – should look no further than the actions and strategies of Black women political and movement leaders for guidance. While women of multiple backgrounds have been major parts of the social movements for …

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Historically, conservative activists like Anita Bryant and Beverly LaHaye have attempted to influence societal values through television and literature. It’s no wonder that conservatives try to appeal to women using values like the sanctity of life, defense of family, education, and religious liberty. Bryant was an anti-gay activist who began her career as a representative …

Welcome to the Media Round Up! We’ve collected and shared our favorite gender + politics stories from this week. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff have access to popular newspapers through …

Political violence is on the rise. That should alarm all of us. When violence enters politics, it doesn’t make anyone safer or stronger. It weakens democracy, silences voices, and replaces persuasion with fear. As the former Legislative Director for Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, I witnessed political violence when my boss was shot in the head at …

Welcome to the Media Round Up! We’ve collected and shared our favorite gender + politics stories from this week. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff have access to popular newspapers through …