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Sanctuary Under Siege: L.A.’s Fight Against ICE Raids

On Friday, June 6, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers raided Ambiance Apparel, a clothing manufacturing factory in the downtown Los Angeles Fashion District, where they arrested more than forty immigrant workers. The workers, more than a dozen of whom were part of the close-knit Zapotec Indigenous community from Oaxaca, Mexico, were detained without access to counsel or ability to contact their families.

Ambiance Apparel was one of four L.A. businesses raided by ICE that...
Progressive.org •

Silencing the Voice of America

“Today, and daily from now on, we shall speak to you about America and the war,” proclaimed announcer William Harlan Hale during the Voice of America’s (VOA) first broadcast on February 1, 1942. “The news may be good for us. The news may be bad. But we shall tell you the truth.” 

VOA was officially established to counter Nazi propaganda and provide accurate and unbiased news on international affairs to foreign populations during World War II. Now, President Donald Trump and his Department of...

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Progressive.org •

Sanctuary Under Siege: L.A.’s Fight Against ICE Raids

On Friday, June 6, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers raided Ambiance Apparel, a clothing manufacturing factory in the downtown Los Angeles Fashion District, where they arrested more than forty immigrant workers. The workers, more than a dozen of whom were part of the close-knit Zapotec Indigenous community from Oaxaca, Mexico, were detained without access to counsel or ability to contact their families.

Ambiance Apparel was one of four L.A. businesses raided by ICE that...
Europinion •

Human Rights Rewritten: US Policy Abandons Honesty and the Vulnerable

In April 2025, the Trump Administration and the State Department announced that their annual reports on international human rights would be scaled back, removing mentions of long standing principles of human rights abuses, such as harsh prison conditions, government corruption, and political oppression. These reports, titled “Country Reports on Human Rights Practices,” were legally required documentation by Congress on the “status of internationally recognised human rights.” The 2024 report, whi...
Europinion •

Auditioning for America: From Policy to Propaganda

As dystopian and Hunger Games-esque as it sounds, reports revealed that the US Department of Homeland Security was in the “beginning stages” of an immigrant-based reality TV show, with the working title “The American.” Participants involved would be offered citizenship for winning challenges taking place across iconic US landmarks and cities, such as a “gold rush” challenge in San Francisco, a “pizza” challenge in New York, or a “NASA” challenge in Florida, all in a broad attempt to showcase “ho...
Progressive.org •

Silencing the Voice of America

“Today, and daily from now on, we shall speak to you about America and the war,” proclaimed announcer William Harlan Hale during the Voice of America’s (VOA) first broadcast on February 1, 1942. “The news may be good for us. The news may be bad. But we shall tell you the truth.” 

VOA was officially established to counter Nazi propaganda and provide accurate and unbiased news on international affairs to foreign populations during World War II. Now, President Donald Trump and his Department of...
Europinion •

Your Honour, Mr. President: Trump’s Quest to Rule from the Oval Office

With nearly 100 days in office, President Trump has managed to usher the US into an international trade war and an emerging constitutional crisis. Currently, the Trump Administration is aggressively challenging the US judiciary through various cases, including on issues such as immigration, health research, and birthright citizenship, to fulfill his agenda and campaign promises, but also to assert complete and unchallenged power. While Trump’s actions are not new, they align with dangerous globa...
Europinion •

US Public Media in Peril: NPR and PBS on the Chopping Block

After Trump signed an executive order defunding the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Congressional Republicans and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have begun targeting U.S. domestic public media. National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) are two non-commercial, free-to-air information networks in the US, with a collective audience of hundreds of millions across radio, television, and digital platforms. According to a drafted White House memo, Trump is expe...
Progressive.org •

Wrapped In the Flag, Waving the Cross

On February 7, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a White House “Faith Office,” citing the necessity of “combatting anti-Semitic, anti-Christian, and additional forms of anti-religious bias” as part of the administration’s aim to “end the anti-Christian weaponization of government.” To lead the initiative, he has selected Paula White-Cain, a televangelist known for her use of prosperity gospel who recently received national attention for allegedly promising “supernatur...
Europinion •

USAID’s Collapse Threatens U.S. Diplomacy and Democracy Abroad

On Trump’s first day in office, he began his quest for government efficiency, dismantling foreign assistance diplomacy at the expense of America’s legacy. Through executive orders and a barrage of lawsuits, Trump effectively defunded and delegitimised the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by halting all foreign aid funding. By focusing on his “America First” policy, Trump’s reckless approach jeopardised thousands of livelihoods, as not only did those employed by the agen...
Europinion •

The Politics of Guantánamo Grow Stronger

Weeks after entering the Oval Office, President Trump has set in motion plans to fulfil his most substantial campaign promise: mass deportations at any cost. Starting with 10 migrants described as “high-threat individuals” and later totalling nearly 180, President Trump began his plans   to send the "worst criminal illegal aliens" to Guantánamo Bay, a United States military base located on the southeastern end of Cuba. Housed in holding tents or Camp VI, the high-security detention facility, mig...
Europinion •

Biden's Farewell May Signal a New Era for U.S. Democrats

On January 15, 2025, US ex-President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office, closing a nearly 50-year chapter in his life and broader American politics. Warning of the dangers of oligarchy, the tech-industrial complex, and imploring Americans to “stand guard” for democracy, Biden’s farewell speech was miles away from the message he walked into office with: Our Best Days Still Lie Ahead.Starting in politics as the sixth-youngest senator in American history, Bi...
Europinion •

Trump’s Rhetoric Echoes Gunboat Diplomacy

Throughout American history, US expansionist ideals evolved and developed to establish the country as a global power and influence. During the early 1900s, this foreign policy line was at its peak. President Theodore Roosevelt stressed US dominance and authority as a “moral imperative” over Western Hemisphere affairs and created the hard power, “Big Stick” policy, the Roosevelt Corollary, adding it to the existing Monroe Doctrine to execute these goals. Make no mistake, this policy was not used...
Europinion •

Kari Lake's VOA Appointment Puts Future of US Public Diplomacy at Stake

Voice of America (VOA), a US government funded international broadcasting agency, provides balanced and objective news worldwide in nearly 50 languages. Given Trump's recent pick for its next director, its estimated weekly audience of more than 354 million people are at risk of receiving false and politically biased news. Founded in 1942, less than two months after the US entered World War II, VOA was committed to fighting for truth in the face of propaganda. With their first broadcast airing in...
USC Today •

USC White House interns reflect on their time in the capital

Giancarlo Ceja had just graduated from the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Jordan Lee had transferred into USC. Isabel Rodriguez was about to start graduate school at the university. Arriving from different stages of their academic careers, these Trojans achieved something that is a dream for many — an internship at the White House.
The 10-week internship — which included six Trojans this year — puts students in various offices at the White House over a summer. Drawing from t...
Europinion •

Trump's Cabinet Picks: What They Mean For U.S. Foreign Affairs

Leading up to inauguration day, as Trump continues to announce more nominees, we would do well to examine his intentions behind specific nominations through the lens of foreign policy. Positions such as Secretary of State, U.N. and NATO ambassador, and Director of National Intelligence are more than mere international relations positions. They shape diplomatic policy, relationships, foreign audiences' perceptions, and the reputation for trustfulness and cooperation of the United States, all of w...
Medium •

The GOP’s False Fentanyl Narrative

The opioid crisis has impacted numerous lives nationwide, including the Latino community. As overdose deaths in the Latino community tripled since 2011, fatalities from overdoses are continuing to rise in connection to the rise of fentanyl. With the increase in fentanyl presence in cities, often mixed with other substances, experts warn how the opioid epidemic is transforming into a phase that is almost entirely dominated by the illicit traffic of fentanyl.

Fentanyl is spreading across communit
American Civil Liberties Union •

Battling for Reproductive Rights: Ohio's Religious Communities Advocate for Abortion | ACLU

Next week, Ohio voters will decide whether to pass Issue 1, a state constitutional amendment protecting decisions about pregnancy including contraception, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, and abortion. Ohioans from every walk of life — and across the political spectrum — have come together to put an end to the state’s extreme abortion ban and enshrine protections for reproductive freedom in their state constitution. As we approach the election, our friends at the ACLU of Ohio and Ohioans U
Feminist •

Founders Feature: Stories of Consent, Emily Bach & Maya Siegel —

Q: What motivates you in your activism journey? EB: I draw most of my hope from the people around me, who subtly reveal that even amidst a country wrought with violence, there are people who fight for love. Tender, unexpected moments are most important to me. Holding hands with survivors at the Capitol in protest. Receiving messages of support from people countries away. Watching those people form coalitions to fight for justice. I believe in a better, more just world because in the pockets of t
Feminist •

Activist feature: Kelly, @DisabilityInsight —

Q: What was your inspiration behind @disabilityinsight? K: I grew up with two legally blind sisters, and have witnessed the depths of discrimination from watching them endure various discrimination my entire life. I now challenge this passion of wanting to create a more inclusive and just world for the disabled community in every way possible, so I wanted to to utilize the space I had on here to do good. In short, I saw Instagram as a way to reach people and connect with them, and hopefully to d
Feminist •

Author Feature: Emily Ladau —

Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant whose career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate children about her life with a physical disability. Her writing has been published in outlets including The New York Times, CNN, Vice, and HuffPost and her first book, Demystifying Disability, was published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House, in September 2021.
Feminist •

Author Feature: Becca Rea-Tucker of The Sweet —

Becca Rea-Tucker is a baker and pro-abortion activist with a passion for mixing sugar + strong opinions. She likes destigmatizing abortion, using baked goods as an artistic medium, talking about feelings, and all butter pie crust. She is the author of choose-your-own-adventure cookbook Baking by Feel, and publishes a weekly Substack newsletter called A Little Something Sweet. She lives in Austin, TX with her partner Rhys and very good dog Otie. Baking by Feel is available now to order! Pick up a
Feminist •

Educator Feature: Anusha Wijeyakumar —

Q: What motivates you in your personal mindfulness and wellness journey? AW: My personal motivation stems from the fact that until we can all be well, none of us are truly well. I repeat this in each class to my students as a Professor at San Diego State University where I teach on collective care and the intersection of wellness and social justice. So often there is a hyper focus on the self in western wellness spaces which feeds rife individualism. Whilst the philosophy of Yoga is a path to in
Feminist •

Author Feature: Melissa Cristina Márquez —

Melissa Márquez is a marine science education expert, currently finishing her doctoral degree at Curtin University. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico, Melissa has worked at the forefront of marine science education and communication for over a decade, hard at work combatting the misinformation that's rampant in ecological fields — and paving the way for Latina women like her in science. Melissa’s picture book, Mother of Sharks (Madre de los Tiburones) is set to be published May 30, 2023 b
Feminist •

6 tips for advocating & organizing community action for consent education — Feminist

Ask to meet with your local politician, principal, community leader, or all of the above! More often than not, they’ll be thankful that you took the time to share your experience, thoughts, and insights with them.

2. Keep the narrative about culture and change, not individuals

The media can dramatize victims and perpetrators of sexual violence for clicks and sales and frame sexual violence as an isolated issue. Focus the need for consent education on is its ability to create environments that
Feminist •

AUTHOR FEATURE: Melissa Cristina Márquez —

Melissa Márquez is a marine science education expert, currently finishing her doctoral degree at Curtin University. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico, Melissa has worked at the forefront of marine science education and communication for over a decade, hard at work combatting the misinformation that's rampant in ecological fields — and paving the way for Latina women like her in science. Melissa’s picture book, Mother of Sharks (Madre de los Tiburones) is set to be published in May 2023 by
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A Year Since The Supreme Court Draft Leak

This week is National Week of Action for

MMIW 2023

🗓️ May 1 - May 7, 2023 The month of May honors Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Join us in solidarity with Indigenous communities and help spread awareness of the high rates of disappearances and murders of Indigenous people, particularly women, girls and two-spirit people. Native American women face murder rates more than 10x times the national average “MMIWP stems from colonization and is sustained by prejudice, systemic oppre

Groundbreaking Feminist Wins

“I believe that telling our stories, first to ourselves and then to one another and the world, is a revolutionary act. It is an act that can be met with hostility, exclusion, and violence. It can also lead to love, understanding, transcendence, and community.” 💬 Janet Mock

But as I began interrogating my relationship to feminism as a Black woman, I have made space in my personal evolution to reclaim what it means to be a feminist.”

1️⃣ Support of Black-led organizations and Racial Justice nonp

Let’s talk about Radical Love!

Remind yourself of your greatness, elegance, and grace. 💞
• None I accept myself and take care of myself. 💘

Sarah Akinterinwa, is a British cartoonist, illustrator, and writer. Her work explores dating, relationships, identity, politics, and navigating adult life as a young woman of color. FEMINIST caught up with Sarah Akinterinwa to learn more about her latest book, “Why You'll Never Find the One And Why It Doesn't Matter,” read about it below ⬇️

We Love a Herstory Month!

5 FEMINIST Affirmations for Women’s History Month and Beyond 🧘
• None I recognize that the feminist movement must include and center the experiences of ALL people, and I am committed to learning about and challenging the ways in which different forms of oppression intersect to affect marginalized communities.
• None I acknowledge and work to dismantle the ways in which white supremacy and colonialism have been and continue to be deeply ingrained in mainstream feminist movements.
• None I support

Speak truth to power

April marks the beginning of Earth Month. This year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” It is a collective call on everyone to do their part! April is also Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year, advocacy organizations have focused their calls on “ ” as a means to change ourselves and the systems surrounding us towards racial equity. At FEMINIST, this month and always, we stand with survivors around the world. Scroll down ⏬ and explore feminist wins, events, feminist news, ways to take action,

Take up space 💜

Lara Parker is a writer, editor, and author of Vagina Problems: Endometriosis, Painful Sex, and Other Taboo Topics. She began writing in college around the time of her diagnosis with endometriosis and “hasn’t stopped writing about her vagina since.”

In Conversation with Elle Moxley, Founder & Executive Director of Marsha P. Johnson Institute. Elle Moxley, co-founder and the Executive Director of The Marsha P. Johnson Institute, and FEMINIST co-founder Aisha Becker-Burrowes discuss the legacy of