Category Women

Clinton’s Mirrors Takes On Trump In the Best Way Possible

I’m not one for cable TV. I don’t even have a subscription for it and can’t remember the last time I actually sat down to watch TV, let alone listen to commercials. Sure I catch the occasion sporting event at some local pub or a friend’s house, but even then commercials are overlooked or muted […]

Clinton’s Rise Means Strong Women Don’t Always Have To Be Nice To Lead

Originally posted on The Maverick Journal (August 9, 2016) Mark July 28, 2016. On that day, the last of the Democratic convention in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton ascended to the podium to claim the first female nomination of a major party for the presidency of the United States. It was a momentous occasion, one that touched […]

What The 2016 Election Means To Me

In 2008 America elected its first black president. People hailed it as a milestone indicating that America was moving forwards, pushing past the failed policies of the past presidency and looking towards a more global, progressive approach to the world and all-inclusive policies at home. Fanfare filled the streets, tears of joy were shed, and […]

When Violence is Excused or Ignored, it is Inherently Accepted and Condoned

Originally posted on The Maverick Journal on June 9, 2016 Words and actions matter, and when violence is used as a threat or is unfolding right there in front of you then it is the responsibility of people everywhere to not only call it out and denounce it but to take action when they can. […]

Making History, One Vote at a Time

Sometimes it takes an extraordinary candidate to cut through an almost insurmountable pile of bullsh*t. After Tuesday’s primary results, it’s clear that Hillary Clinton has finally taken on the mantle of the Democratic nominee. Despite some of the continued kicking and screaming coming from the Bernie side, she has now won a majority of states, […]

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