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A monthly column by Felicia Ray Owens—exploring the weight of personal truth, civic leadership, and cultural power. These stories rise from lived experience and speak with the clarity of a voice that refuses to whisper.

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June 15, 2025
Kennedy’s HHS Sent Congress ‘Junk Science’ To Defend Vaccine Changes, Experts Say
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Kennedy’s HHS Sent Congress ‘Junk Science’ To Defend Vaccine Changes, Experts Say

The HHS document backing Kennedy's vaccine policy is criticized for mischaracterizing studies and promoting disinformation about vaccine safety. #Vaccines #HealthPolicy #Disinformation #COVID19 #PublicHealth #ScienceMatters
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June 15, 2025
‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ and the Tradwife Movement
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ and the Tradwife Movement

The Handmaid's Tale and The Righteous Gemstones highlight how women's submission in patriarchal Christianity can strip them of power and autonomy. #Feminism #Patriarchy #Television #Tradwives #CulturalCritique #WomenEmpowerment
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June 15, 2025
National SDS Statement on Escalation in Detentions and the National Guard in LA
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National SDS Statement on Escalation in Detentions and the National Guard in LA

Trump's administration intensifies assaults on immigrant communities, but resilient mobilization in L.A. stands firm against ICE. #NoICE #Solidarity #FightBack #ImmigrantRights #SanctuaryCities #Resist
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June 14, 2025
Trump Administration Abandons Deal With Northwest Tribes to Restore Salmon
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Trump Administration Abandons Deal With Northwest Tribes to Restore Salmon

Breaking promises to Native tribes has severe implications for salmon recovery in the Columbia River, jeopardizing ecosystems and livelihoods. #Salmon #TribalRights #ColumbiaRiver #EnvironmentalJustice #Biden #TrumpPolicies
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June 14, 2025
Beyoncé made country music history. The Grammys just redefined what counts.
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Beyoncé made country music history. The Grammys just redefined what counts.

Beyoncé's “Cowboy Carter” reshapes country music, becoming the first Black woman at the top of the charts. Aiming for diversity, challenges remain. #Beyonce #CountryMusic #Diversity #GrammyAwards #BlackArtists #CowboyCarter
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June 14, 2025
Sex Sells … Even in the Soap Aisle: What Does Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Bathwater Soap’ Say About Our Porn-Dominant Culture?
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Sex Sells … Even in the Soap Aisle: What Does Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Bathwater Soap’ Say About Our Porn-Dominant Culture?

Sydney Sweeney’s soap proves how commercial culture commodifies women’s bodies, reflecting a troubling trend of sexual objectification. #SydneySweeney #Feminism #BodyPolitics #Commodification #CulturalCritique #GenderIssues
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June 13, 2025
Hospitals Are Drug Testing Mothers Without Consent, Fueling Family Separations
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Hospitals Are Drug Testing Mothers Without Consent, Fueling Family Separations

Desseray Wright's journey highlights systemic biases against Black mothers. Advocates call for reforms to protect families. #FamilyJustice #MaternalHealth #ChildWelfare #BlackMothers #SystemicChange
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June 13, 2025
Philanthropy Can ‘Unlock Profound Change’ for Women and Girls in this Moment—and Women-Led Orgs Are Rising to the Occasion
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Philanthropy Can ‘Unlock Profound Change’ for Women and Girls in this Moment—and Women-Led Orgs Are Rising to the Occasion

Philanthropy is crucial for empowering women and girls, addressing systemic barriers, and driving transformative change. Let's prioritize their needs and potential. #WomenEmpowerment #Philanthropy #GenderEquality #SocialChange #GirlsEducation
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June 12, 2025
ProPublica Opens Application for Five New Local Partners to Join Its 50 State Initiative
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ProPublica Opens Application for Five New Local Partners to Join Its 50 State Initiative

ProPublica invites newsrooms to apply for its Local Reporting Network, funding accountability journalism projects. Deadline: July 21! #LocalJournalism #ProPublica #Accountability #Journalism #50StateInitiative
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June 12, 2025
From Reckoning to Backlash, Black Women Reflect on the Stakes of the Moment
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From Reckoning to Backlash, Black Women Reflect on the Stakes of the Moment

Black women at the forefront of racial justice reflect on the backlash against diversity efforts, urging the need for continued activism and solidarity. #RacialJustice #BlackWomen #DEI #SpeakOut #GeorgeFloyd #SystemicRacism
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June 11, 2025
Democrats Are Throwing In the Towel on Rural America
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Democrats Are Throwing In the Towel on Rural America

Democrats' retreat from rural America is alarming, with many counties lacking party representation. A strategy shift is essential to re-engage rural voters. #RuralAmerica #DemocraticParty #Election2024 #PoliticalStrategy #LocalIssues #VoterEngagement
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June 11, 2025
Former Chicago Cop Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Battery of Two Female Colleagues
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Former Chicago Cop Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Battery of Two Female Colleagues

A former Chicago officer pleaded guilty to felony sexual misconduct charges against female colleagues, highlighting systemic issues in police investigations. #ChicagoPolice #SexualMisconduct #Justice #Accountability #ProPublica
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