Lorissa Rinehart

Like Jeannette Rankin said, let the people know.

The Movement Is a Monument Clara Bingham's Brilliant History of Second Wave Feminism

Put this book on the top of your
TBR.

AMERICAN EAGLE AREN’T EVEN GOOD JEANS.

Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social joined @lorissa.bsky.social on The Female Body Politic to share how the Emerge network is building a pipeline of powerful women ready to lead. Listen now: thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com/p/reshaping-...

You don’t believe me that Katy Perry has a new boyfriend. It’s Trudeau.

Cringe of the century.

When the writer you’re fan girling over reaches out to say she likes YOUR writing. I’m dead.

Rewriting The West Listen now (50 mins) | How Rebecca Clarren is Unravelling America's Mythology of Freedom

The story of the center is often best understood by examining the margins. Such is the case with @rclarren.bsky.social stunning book, The Cost of Free Land that explores the intertwined narratives of the Lakota people and her Jewish ancestors fleeing Russian programs.

They’re called fankles everyone. Please take note.

Why MAGA Is Obsessed With Epstein The Answer Lies In Women’s History.

MAGA’s outrage over the #epsteinfiles is rooted in 135 years of White Christian Nationalists trying to control women’s bodies in industrial + post industrial culture.
Understating the origins allows us to further exploit the fissure.

Squirrels are by nature very shy & existed only in the forest until the Industrial Age when they were brought to the new Central Park to give it a more rural feel. Other cities followed suit. Maybe now they are realizing that leaving human society is in their best interest. 🐿️

🎙️Our President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social joined The Female Body Politic’s @lorissa.bsky.social to talk about the powerful Emerge network and what community looks like in these distraught times. Listen in: thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com/p/reshaping-...

Reshaping American Democracy One Woman At A Time Interview with Emerge President & CEO A’shanti Gholar

Women in leadership are essential to creating a democracy that works for everyone.

But how can we elect more women?

@emergeamerica.bsky.social President and CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social has the answer on the latest podcast FBP episode

#WomenInPolitics #Emerge #WomenLead #DemocracyInAction

I mean a lot of people have to pay a lot more. And that I could pay for it - not to mention the insurance- in the first place

“We really can’t talk about changing the criminal justice system unless we change the faces of criminal justice reform.”
President & CEO of @emergeamerica.bsky.social @ashantigholar.bsky.social
Tune into the FBP this week to hear more.
thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com/p/reshaping-...

Yep.

Thank you!!!

5k and 3k each. But we were lucky.

Ms magazine The Revolution will be digitized

I wrote this.

msmagazine.com/2025/06/25/m...

Today I spent the drive down to LA taking to my best friend about her study of Caligula’s bust at the MET. Then gave a talk at the Ms. office. Then I stopped halfway home to host my zoom book club in the patio of a coffee shop. Then got tacos at a women owned Mexican restaurant. Best. Day. Ever.

California State Senator Monique Limón Redefining Leadership with Women-Led Politics

This week on The Female Body Politic I interviewed CA State Sen & newly elected Sen Leader Monique Limón. Believe me when I tell you she is a powerhouse and a leader to watch.

Colourful poster for the Workshop with May East on the 3rd of July

Following the brilliant launch of her book What if Women Designed the City? we’re excited to welcome May East back to GWL for a hands-on workshop exploring how Bridgeton – & neighbourhoods like it – could be greener, wilder, more inclusive & easier to live in.
womenslibrary.org.uk/event/worksh...

Too good

Rotting apples behind a gas station in Southern California.

Magic Tree House Revolutionary War on Wednesday

My 3 year old went to his room by himself and out of at least 100 books chose this book, of all the books, on today of all days. From the mouth of babes, there is hope yet.

Under Secretary for public diplomacy tweeting that where men should be in charge

This is the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy at the State Department.
Suffice to say, I am done being anywhere near to nice.

5 tips for staying safe while covering US protests🪧 Law enforcement in Los Angeles, California, shot non-lethal rounds that struck multiple reporters covering protests that began Friday, June 6, and escalated over the weekend following immigration raid...

Vital info for everyone covering the protests.

Kristi Noem Attempts To Relieve Tension From Negative Press By Squeezing Stress Dog

Kristi Noem Attempts To Relieve Tension From Negative Press By Squeezing Stress Dog

Espresso

Simple pleasures sometimes