While the LGBTQ+ community is currently under attack by the very people it looks to for protection, there is hope. There is always hope. For anyone reading this who has been personally touched by these actions, we see you, we stand with you, and we love you. You will never be erased.

In late January, President Trump signed an executive order that authorizes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to raid “protected areas” such as schools and churches for undocumented individuals. The University of Texas is no exception. UT has been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2022, which means that at least 25% of its full-time undergraduate population is Hispanic. This amount has increased all the way up to 28.2% in 20124. Ever since the order was signed, mass deportations have swept across the country, including various cities in Texas which include Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Which strikes the real question: could Trump’s executive order halt campus life as we know it?

Among the fervent chants of “Viva la raza,” campus students and community members alike raised their voices in unison as they marched towards the Texas Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 8 to protest the Trump Administration’s attacks on the immigrant community and their rights. 

I learned a lot about James Talarico and the two billionaires through Google, and that wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t stumbled upon that TikTok. So, do your own research! We are great at stalking our exes, so let’s put that energy into stalking people in politics.

It is far past time to put aside ideologies and labels to combat the climate crisis together––if it isn’t already too late.

With Donald Trump’s recent re-election, Project 2025’s agenda is no longer just a blueprint, but could become reality. This agenda, created by the Heritage Foundation and a network of conservative organizations, seeks to reshape government policies in ways that could profoundly affect women’s lives.

So. The election, huh? Yeah, I’m not feeling great about it either. Anybody reading anything on a site like this is, statistically, in very real trouble under another Trump term. Let’s talk about it, process it, brace ourselves for the work ahead, and remember what we’re fighting for to begin with.

A week ago today, the United States elected a convicted felon as president and once again, proved that it is not ready for a female president. For many people, the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the next President of The United States wasn’t just a hope, but a vision for the future.

With the stakes higher than ever, is the Electoral College protecting our democracy, or silencing millions of voices in a system overdue for change?

Texans are flocking to the polls in record numbers during early voting for the 2024 general election in what could be a defining election for the state and nation as a whole.

Every woman's life is valuable and deserving of recognition, yet societal narratives often elevate some voices while silencing others. Missing White Woman Syndrome reveals the complex interplay of privilege and empathy in our society, where the struggles of white women often overshadow the voices and experiences of marginalized groups.

Despite decades of progress, women are still paid less than men for the same work, and the time to close the gender pay gap is long overdue.

As anti-immigrant rhetoric rises in American politics, vulnerable communities face growing fear, discrimination, and division in a country once known for its diversity.

A lot of people tend to misunderstand transphobia and how it works. Moreover, they tend to miss why it's so dangerous, and why trans people are worried about it. Here, a transmasculine individual explains what transphobia is, how it affects both trans people and cis people alike, and why it is essential to fight against it.

Texas isn't a red state—it's a voter-suppressed state, and in a system set up to silence marginalized voices, casting your vote is a powerful way to take a stand and make sure you're heard.

In a powerful series of rallies across Texas, progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Greg Casar are mobilizing voters and reigniting the fight for justice, equality, and a brighter future.

 The first 2024 presidential debate was not just a clash of personalities or policy positions—it was a clear demonstration of what happens when a dangerous individual is given a platform. Throughout the debate, Trump made no attempt to disguise his authoritarian tendencies, repeatedly showcasing behaviors and rhetoric rooted in fascism.

“2024 is the year of the strong woman who does not take any crap”, said Evan Smith, the moderator for Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 Texas TribFest opening, and boy, does she embody that statement.

At the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival, an extraordinary lineup of female leaders including Gretchen Whitmer, Nancy Pelosi, and Janet Yellen highlighted the unstoppable rise of women shaping the future of politics.

In the heart of conservative Texas, a new generation of young leaders is emerging, challenging the status quo and creating a transformative political era for the Lone Star State.