By Lea Mercado Web Content Assistant Manager On Oct. 2, thousands rallied at the Austin Capitol building to participate in this year's Women's March. The rally, which Women's March ATX organized, was intended as a response to Texas' recent legislation that enforces a near-total ban on abortions in the state. While the 2021 Women's March was crucial for many, it was a first for me. Growing up, I always marveled […]
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto News Reporter The Austin community marched from City Hall to the Texas Capitol in support of women’s rights on Saturday, the one year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. A rally held at Austin City Hall calling for Mr. Trump’s impeachment preceded the march. Women, men and politicians alike marched down South Congress Avenue, in hopes of inspiring a better tomorrow for women. Spirits were high during […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor Over time, I have begun to recognize more clearly what being a women means to me and how to continuously break the stigma of scrutiny and oppression all women face. On International Women’s Day, we honor all self-identifying women, women of color, single mothers, women all over the world, and we cherish the women who fight for us to be heard. Although, the world […]
By Madison Tyson Multimedia Senior Content Producer These photos are a documentation of the protests on January 20, 2017 at the One Resistance protest on inauguration night from 5-8 pm at Auditorium Shores, and January 21, 2017 at the Women’s March at the Texas capitol from 12-3 pm. They are photos of intriguing, creative, and powerful signs and of people I met along the way that show the struggle of the […]
By Shaeleigh Schmidt Blog Content Contributor Following the March on Washington that occurred Monday, Jan. 23, the feminist movement has gained a lot of attention. Although this should be a good thing, that isn’t completely the case; it seems that a lot of people remain misinformed. First of all, what is feminism? Feminism, in its purest definition, is the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities. […]
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