Sexual assault and harassment have long been issues in the military, affecting both men and women in uniform. Despite efforts to address this issue, the military still struggles to prevent and respond to these incidents effectively. According to the Department of Defense's annual report on sexual assault in the military,…
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By Ava Lee-Green What is the Model Minority Myth? The first page of the Chinese Exclusion Act. Photo via Wikimedia Commons. The Model Minority Myth boils down to expectations. By focusing on particular indicators of “success”, positive stereotypes are seemingly created about Asian Americans. Think: hard workers who have succeeded…
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By Gloria Jiang HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, which takes place annually on May 18, is a day of recognition and appreciation for the collective work of researchers, healthcare experts, volunteers, and community participants who dedicate themselves to developing an effective HIV vaccine. This day also serves as a platform for…
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By Velu Ochoa Raising a family is a rewarding yet demanding journey; in the United States, many families face numerous challenges that make the journey even more arduous. From financial struggles to inadequate social support systems, expensive child care, and a lack of family-friendly policies, the obstacles can feel overwhelming.…
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On this Mother’s Day the moms at the ERA Coalition have a message for you: Bettina Hager “For this Mother's Day, I fight for the ERA and I fight for it for my daughter, but I also fight for it for myself and for everyone who fills this role." https://youtu.be/Nz3rsneCdvk…
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By Velu Ochoa Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women in the United States have been fighting for equality and justice for generations. From advocating for immigrant rights to combating anti-Asian hate crimes, AAPI women continue to make their voices heard and drive positive change in the United States. We…
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By Velu Ochoa It seems that politicians these days are trying to weaponize everything and anything for their own political agenda. Recent attempts to stop or ban sex education in schools include the Don’t Say Period’ bill in FL that aims to restrict how, what, and when health and sex…
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The ERA Coalition, an organization led by women of color, is comprised of more than 290 organizations representing millions of people, whose common mission is to see the Equal Rights Amendment published and implemented within the United States Constitution. As we continue our fight for constitutional protections on the account…
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By Velu Ochoa Being a mom can be an incredibly rewarding life experience, but it can also be one of the most challenging and stressful experiences a woman can have. I was already aware of the lack of support for mothers in the U.S. Now that I am a mom,…
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The Human Impact of Not Having the Equal Rights Amendment The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would guarantee equal rights for all Americans regardless of their gender. Despite being first introduced in 1923, the ERA has yet to be published in the…
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