Millions of Americans are losing access to food assistance as new federal restrictions on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect across the country. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), more than 4.5 million people have lost SNAP benefits since the Republican budget law was enacted in July 2025. By […]
The Democratic Women’s Caucus Honors Women Who Serve Despite Political Backlash
This year’s annual Women in Military Service Wreath- Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery looked different than in the past years. The event, hosted by the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus for 28 years, was canceled after several military branches declined to participate. According to multiple officials, the decision stemmed from President Trump’s Executive Order 14185, which […]
Housing Bill Becomes Law After Trump Delays Signature
At 12 a.m. on July 11, 2026, after President Trump let the 10-day review period expire, the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially became law. The law reached that point only after an unusual political standoff. On June 24th, just hours before a scheduled signing ceremony, President Trump abruptly cancelled the event. Although […]
Trump Rolls Back Gun Regulations: What Does It Mean for Public Safety?
The Trump administration has announced plans to roll back more than three dozen gun regulations implemented during the Biden administration. The White House says the changes are intended to modernize federal gun policy, reduce burdens on law-abiding gun owners and businesses, and reaffirm that “the Second Amendment is not a second-class right.” Critics argue that […]
A Budget That Funds War While Cutting Care
On April 3, 2026, President Trump submitted his annual budget proposal to Congress. This request included a $1.5 trillion military budget, a 44% increase justified in large part due to the increasingly unpopular war in Iran. While proposing a 10% reduction in nondefense spending, the budget would increase military spending by $441 billion. Those increases […]
The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A First Step Against AI Exploitation
On May 19, the TAKE IT DOWN Act (Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act) was put into full effect. This law specifically targets digital sexual abuse by requiring social media platforms to take down non-consensual sexual imagery—such as AI deepfakes of non-consenting individuals—within 48 hours of posting. […]
Demolishing the East Wing Is Demolishing Women’s History
Last week, the current administration made another attempt to erase women from American History by signing off on the demolition of the East Wing of the White House. The East Wing, infamously referred to as the “people’s house,” will be replaced with a privately-funded $300 billion ballroom, which the President hopes will modernize the East […]
Leaked Young Republicans Chat Exposes Deep-Rooted Racism and Hate Within the Party’s Ranks
On Tuesday, October 14, Politico released exclusive messages from private group chats among members of the Young Leaders Republican organizations. The leaked messages revealed horrifying racial slurs, antisemitic comments, and even references to genocidal violence, all exchanged by individuals pledging loyalty to Donald Trump. While shocking, this behavior is not unprecedented in today’s political climate. […]
Melissa Hortman: Honoring the Life and Legacy of a Fearless Minnesota Leader
On June 14, 2025, Minnesota lost one of its most dedicated public servants. Melissa Hortman, Speaker Emerita of the Minnesota House of Representatives, was assassinated alongside her husband, Mark, in their Brooklyn Park home. The shooting, described by authorities as a “politically motivated act of domestic terrorism,” shocked the state and the nation. The attacker, […]
House Pushes Trump’s Agenda at the Expense of Millions, Especially Women and Children
Just before their Memorial Day recess, the House passed President Trump’s sweeping $2 trillion tax and spending package, advancing his dangerous policy agenda and raising the debt ceiling by $4 trillion. The bill passed by a razor-thin margin, 215-214, with all Democrats and two Republicans voting against it. At the heart of the bill is […]
In Memoriam: Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Tireless Champion for Women’s Equality
Congresswoman Nita Lowey, a trailblazing advocate for gender equality and one of the most influential women to ever serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, passed away March 15, 2025. She was 87. Serving New York’s 17th Congressional District from 1989 to 2021, Lowey’s legacy is defined by her unwavering commitment to women’s rights, reproductive […]
New Data Shows the Growing Political Divide Between Gen Z Men and Women
A growing gender divide among Gen Z is reshaping the political landscape, with young men and women increasingly split on everything from Trump to TikTok. An NBC News Stay Tuned poll, powered by SurveyMonkey, shows that debates over President Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, immigration, and the state of the country have created the most division […]
The Growing Threat to Nonprofits Under the Trump Administration
As the Trump administration continues to undermine the internal agencies of our government under the pretext of “government efficiency,” it has now turned its attention to non-governmental organizations, particularly nonprofits advocating for causes that challenge the beliefs of the conservative elite. Political experts express concern that this marks a dangerous descent toward the erosion of […]
Dear Department of Labor: Don’t Cut the Women’s Bureau!
On April 14, the Feminist Majority Foundation signed onto a letter led by the National Partnership for Women and Families and the Democratic Women’s Caucus, which emphasized the importance of the Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau. Organizations that signed the letter also asked Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer not to close the agency or reduce its […]
NWLC Policy Briefing Outlines Budget Impact on Women and Families
On March 4, the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) hosted a webinar to discuss the potential harm for women and families of the House budget resolution that passed on Feb. 25. After opening remarks from NWLC President and CEO Fatima Goss Graves, the Income Security and Child Care team elaborated on the Center’s efforts to […]
Five Reasons for Hope: Activism and Resistance in 2025
Since the presidential election on November 6, 2024, many have felt uncertainty and concern about the policy changes implemented by the new administration. Issues such as immigration, reproductive rights, and gender equality have faced new challenges, making it easy to feel overwhelmed. However, staying engaged and motivated is essential for advocating for a better future. […]
Trump Offers Buyout to Federal Employees
On January 28, the Trump administration sent a letter to all federal employees outlining a buyout scheme called “Deferred Resignation.” According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, this program would allow federal employees to resign between now and February 6, with the resignation taking effect on September 30. In the meantime, employees would be […]
Trump’s Federal Aid Cuts Met With Resistance
Two federal judges have blocked the Trump Administration’s efforts to cut all federal grant and loan programs. U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan paused the cuts last Tuesday for a week to allow for full arguments on it. U.S District Judge John J. McConnell followed suit on Friday, siding with a coalition of 22 states. “The […]
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense Despite Troubling Allegations
Photo from Unsplash Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as the United States Secretary of Defense represents a significant and deeply troubling moment for women’s rights, government accountability, and public service integrity. Despite widespread criticism over his history of alleged violence against women, inflammatory rhetoric, and divisive behavior, Hegseth was confirmed after a 50-50 Senate vote, with Vice […]
Trump Terminates First Woman to Lead a Branch of the Military
Last Tuesday, January 21, President Donald Trump terminated U.S Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Lee Fagan. She was the first female leader to head a branch of the military. The Coast Guard appointment is a four-year term, but Fagan had only served two. She was nominated by former President Joe Biden to lead the Coast […]