September 26, 2017, Senate leaders abandoned plans to bring the Graham-Cassidy ACA repeal bill before the full Senate for a vote. This decision arose after it became clear that the bill lacked the votes needed to pass. Like previous proposals defeated earlier this year in the Senate, the Graham-Cassidy proposal, sought to cut health coverage and raise premiums and out-of-pocket…
To all of my dearest sisters, As political turmoil and unrest sweep the stage of our media and threaten to tear apart our country, it serves as a time for us to reaffirm our values and stand together in our beliefs. We are an organization built on the unyielding belief of unity among all women, regardless of race, religion, or…
DACA (Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals) is an executive order made by former President Obama that gives temporary immunity from deportation to children of immigrants so they may work, study, and be able to be a part of the society they call home. The end of this program would mean leaving over 800,000 recipients extremely vulnerable; losing jobs, ending career…
“If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.” This weekend, hate groups and domestic terrorists went to Charlottesville, VA to push their hateful message of white supremacy, fascism, anti-Semitism, and bigotry. Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. does not condone these violent and hateful activities by white supremacist groups. As an organization we represent a diverse group of women from various cultures…
Privilege is often a word that gets people on edge and pushes people to razor-sharp attention. When it is brought into the conversation, some people may feed into anger, while others step into a rock solid defense. But it doesn’t have to be this way. As a woman of color, I am aware of my position as a marginalized identity…
