April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a time dedicated to amplifying the voices of survivors and advocating justice. The goal should be not just awareness, but, wherever possible, prevention. As a formerly incarcerated woman, a survivor of sexual abuse, and now the executive director of Woman II Woman, I know that there is […]

The piece below is the winning collegiate essay in the Network of Enlightened Women’s 2025 essay contest. When I was first allowed to have an Instagram account, my parents put strict boundaries around my app use: limited screen time, accountability in who I followed and who followed me, and specific standards on what I could […]

The below piece is the winning high school essay in the Network of Enlightened Women’s 2025 essay contest. Social media is everywhere. It’s how we connect, how we learn about the world, and, for better or worse, how many of us form our opinions. It’s shaping the values, beliefs, and critical thinking skills of young […]

Congress understood the damage that can be caused by wrong-house raids. That’s why, in 1974, it allowed suits against the government for precisely this type of conduct.

WorldPride organizers said celebrations initially set to take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., would be held elsewhere, suggesting the change of venue was because of President Trump’s recent takeover of the institution.  June Crenshaw, deputy director of D.C.’s Capital Pride Alliance, said the group “proactively relocated” events slated for the Kennedy Center...

Young Americans are feeling lonelier and more anxious about the future compared to their older compatriots, a new survey found. When asked about the frequency of feeling “lonely or isolated from those around,” 29 percent of the NBC News Stay Tuned poll respondents aged 18 to 29 said they experience those emotions “all of the...

Melisha Johnson, a single mother, faced a 12-year prison sentence for writing bad checks, but found redemption through faith-based programming and ultimately became an advocate for incarcerated women, highlighting the need for rehabilitation and safety in prisons.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday it will allow gasoline containing a higher percentage of ethanol to be used year-round. The move follows President Trump’s energy emergency declaration, which required the EPA to consider allowing year-round high ethanol gas, known as E15.  This type of gasoline is typically restricted in the summer due to...

Pundit Karl Rove warned President Trump is not in good standing with voters on economic issues as he closes in on the 100th day of his second term in the White House this week. “Well, he’s off to a good start only on one issue, and that is border security, where his approval rating is...

Americans are expecting the Trump administration’s tariffs to result in higher prices and believe their overall cost will be greater than their revenue increases, according to a new poll. Eighty-nine percent of U.S. adult respondents think the tariffs will increase prices, while 70 percent believe the tariffs will cost more than what they bring in,...