The issue of abortion is one of the most polarized political issues in America. The monumental ruling of Roe v Wade in 1973 was a Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the constitutional right to an abortion. This ruling aligned that a woman’s right to decide outweighed a state’s right to regulate its abortion status. However, … Continue reading CI (1): Kate Cox and the state of abortion in Texas and the US
Growing up as a young girl, I spent years and years observing and looking up to the women in my family. Whether this be in how to dress, how to talk to adults, or how to do my hair, I was constantly looking to mimic the behavior of my mother and my sister. I’m sure … Continue reading PP (1): How my mom has inspired me academically and socially
My ideas for my Personal is Political blogs include how my mother has inspired me in academic settings as a woman in male-dominated spaces, lessons I was taught from working at a small farm, and my experiences volunteering at my church and local food pantry. My ideas for the Civic Issues blogs include the state … Continue reading RCL (3): PP and CI Blog Ideas
Growing up, I was constantly trying new things and joining new activities: dance, field hockey, lacrosse, girl scouts, and more. You name it, I tried it. I loved being busy and checking off something new in my mental checklist of things that I had done. More specifically, I loved succeeding and achieving goals within all … Continue reading RCL (2): This I Believe Draft
For my “This I Believe” podcast, my ideas include that friendship is a choice that you must actively work on, and that good things never come easy (inspired by my high school athletic career). A possible topic for my Personal is Political Blog is how my time at a food pantry helped me to realize … Continue reading RCL 1 Blog: Ideas