Elizabeth Strassner
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Reproductive Rights Means Pregnant Women Deserve Affordable Health Care, Too
When people think about "reproductive rights," access to abortion and contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancies come to mind. However, equally important is ensuring affordable medical services for women who do choose to give birth. Unfortunately, → Read More
When Trump's Victory & ICE Raids Hang Over Your Baby Shower
In a little over 100 days, Donald Trump's presidency has left a permanent stamp on the country — not only at the national level but also on the personal lives of many Americans. Examining that impact is the focus of Firelight Media and Field Of Visio → Read More
Don't Let "Covfefe" Distract You From The Real Trump Story
Even though the president's late-night, rage-filled tweeting is almost as ubiquitous as his MAGA Hats, an exceptionally non-sensical tweet still managed to go viral Tuesday night. But what would be humiliating for a typical presidency, is actually a → Read More
How The First Latina Senator Is Putting Congress On Blast
Donald Trump's presidential victory on Nov. 8, 2016 was an upsetting night for diversity advocates. However, the night was not without its silver linings — and the the election of freshman Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto was one of them. "I'm proud to b → Read More
Texas' Anti-LGBTQ Bill May Hurt Children The Most
Same-sex marriage may be the law of the land in America, but the fight for equal rights for the LGBTQ community is far from over. On Monday, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 3859, a bill that would permit adoption and foster care agencies to discri → Read More
Can Stacey Abrams Become the First African-American Woman Governor in History?
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams may become the first African-American woman to be elected governor in the history of the United States. Abrams recently announced she is forming an exploratory committee for a run for governor in 2018. If she runs and w → Read More
President Mike Pence Would Be Even Worse For Planned Parenthood
Although he only recently passed his 100th day in office, calls for Trump's impeachment have already started — and they're growing louder by the day. In a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Texas Rep. Al Green called for impeachmen → Read More
12 Women In Politics Who Are Running For The First Time
After Donald Trump was declared the president-elect on Nov. 9, many American women felt discouraged by the election. After the country came so close to having its first female president, many wondered when the next opportunity for one would be. Howev → Read More
Ivanka Could Change The Way People See Feminism, Here's Why That's A Bad Thing
Critics didn't hold back when Ivanka Trump released a self-help book earlier this month. Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success was panned in spectacular fashion by reviewers who attacked everything from the quality of the writing ("witlessl → Read More
How The AHCA Could Scare Teens From Getting The Help They Need
After the recent success of the controversial Netflix show 13 Reasons Why, which has been both praised for revitalizing a dialogue about bullying and mental health and condemned for "glamorizing" suicide, as Inside Edition wrote, everyone seems to be → Read More
How The AHCA Could Jeopardize Rape Survivors' Recovery
Despite the fact that the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) last week, the battle to save Obamacare is far from over on Capitol Hill. The AHCA, which aims to fulfill Republicans' campaign promises to "repeal and rep → Read More
Why GOP College Women Resent How Democrats View Female Voters
For decades, Democrats have touted themselves as the best political party for American women. At least since the mid-20th Century, the party has prioritized what are often considered "women's issues" — reproductive rights, maternity leave, and access… → Read More
18 Women Describe Trump's First 100 Days in Office in Their Own Words
Saturday, April 29 will be the 100th day of Donald Trump's presidency. Trump's first 100 days, which included controversial measures like a travel ban and an executive order to help facilitate the construction of his infamous proposed wall along the → Read More
11 Steps to Take If You've Been Sexually Harassed at Work
On Wednesday, 21st Century Fox officially announced that one of cable news' most prominent personalities, Bill O'Reilly, would no longer work at Fox News. The announcement came after new details a series of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct → Read More
Why Women Hesitate To Report Men Like Bill O'Reilly
On Wednesday, 21st Century Fox, the parent company of Fox News, officially announced Bill O'Reilly would be leaving the network after allegations of workplace harassment and the network's handling of them were the focus of an April New York Times rep… → Read More
How Defunding Planned Parenthood Will Devastate Poor Women, Even If They're Pro-Life
After lambasting Obamcare for the past seven years, Republicans have their shot at undoing the healthcare law. On Thursday, the House of Representatives will vote on "Trumpcare," or the American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA). Its passage would be a → Read More
Legal Experts Say South Dakota's New Adoption Law Could Devastate LGBT Families
Earlier this month, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard signed into law SB 149, a bill that critics argue is anti-LGBT. Specifically, LGBT advocates fear that the law will allow foster care and adoption agencies to deny services to LGBT families in → Read More
Kamala Harris Explains Why Every Issue Is A 'Women's Issue'
After a successful Senate campaign that earned endorsements from the likes of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, California Sen. Kamala Harris is quickly becoming a household name. Before winning her seat in 2016, Harris had a lengthy legal career: She serv → Read More
The Founder Of Whole Women's Health On The Lasting Damage Of The Supreme Court Case
Texas House Bill 2 (HB2) was signed into law by then-governor Rick Perry in 2013 in a blaze of national controversy after then-state senator Wendy Davis famously attempted to block the legislation through a filibuster. HB2 required abortion providers → Read More
Republicans Are Targeting Not Just Your Abortion, But Your Pregnancy
It's no secret that many Congressional Republicans are opposed to providing women with abortion options. However, their American Health Care Act could make things much harder for women carrying their pregnancies to term as well. The proposed Republic → Read More