
Why Kamala Harris Matters to Girls Who Want to Lead—Even If They Don’t Want to Go Into Politics
You don't have to dream of the White House for Kamala Harris to matter to your story. For many girls, especially those venturing into the STEM labs, leadership clubs, community organizations, or male-dominated classrooms, her presence speaks to something much greater than a political position; a reflection of what it looks like to keep going when the room feels unfamiliar, unwelcoming, or uncertain. There's value in even the quieter moments of watching someone navigate spaces

Navigating College Essays
As senior year has started for myself and many other seniors, the college application process has been a rollercoaster of confusion, stress, excitement, self-doubt, and a collection of several other emotions. Because many of those likely reading this are ambitious, career oriented individuals looking towards applying to college in the near future, I thought it would be helpful to share some ideas and free resources that I have found helpful in the process of writing my applic

Arkansas Activist: Brownie Ledbetter
Mary Brown Williams Ledbetter, commonly known as Brownie Ledbetter, was an activist who worked in Arkansas campaigns along with national and international ones. She helped grassroots organizations and was dedicated to fair education. Ledbetter was born in 1932 in Little Rock. By 1950, she was orphaned and she and her 3 siblings were raised by relatives. After her graduation at Little Rock High School, she went to Agnes Scott college in Georgia, but left without her degree. At

Women Leaders in Politics and Debate – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)
Born on October 13, 1989, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez serves as a U.S. legislator from the 14th district of New York, which includes portions of Queens and the Bronx. She defeated a 10-term incumbent in the 2018 Democratic primary, making her the youngest woman elected to the U.S. Congress at the age of 29. Her win was widely considered a major upset, signifying a change in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. The political philosophy of AOC is firmly based on vigorous

Is America Illiterate?
Many people hold the general assumption that literacy is simply the ability to read and write. However, the word is actually much deeper than that. Modern day literacy means the ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and communicate using media. It is less about one’s ability to read and more about the utilization of such skills. According to the United States National Center for Education Statistics, 28% of American adults scored at the lowest level of literacy in 2024. Thi


Grounding: Not Pseudoscience, But a Proven Practice
Go outside, slip off anything that might be covering your feet, and touch grass. If you were to follow these simple steps, you would be...


The History of Separation of Church and State
With increased public funding going towards private and religious schools rather than public ones, laws being implemented to challenge...


















