women's rights Archives – The Statesman

Staff picks: Our Black heroes

by Steven KeehnerBlack History Month 2021 Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesFebruary 20, 2021

#OPINION: The opinions editors at The Statesman describe Black figures who inspire them.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy deserves to be remembered

by Anya MarquardtOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020

#OPINION Ruth Bader Ginsberg spent her entire life breaking gender norms and fighting for others. No matter how difficult the challenge ahead of her was, she continued to persevere.

Analyzing the Democratic candidate overload for the 2020 presidential election

by Anya MarquardtFeatured OpinionsNovember 3, 2019November 5, 2019

In a mere year, the next presidential election will be upon us. While this may seem like a long time for some Americans, candidates have already kicked into campaigning mode; for registered Democrats, primaries start in Feb. 2020.

Stony Brook students show enthusiasm for midterm elections

by Samantha RobinsonFeatured News Top StoryNovember 4, 2018November 4, 2018

Ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6, The Statesman randomly surveyed 50 students around campus to get their take on this year’s midterm races.

Trans women’s rights are women’s rights, too

by Genie RuzickaFeatured OpinionsMarch 19, 2017

If we are truly committed to safety for all women, trans women must be a part of the conversation, and they must lead this conversation.

Women’s March generates support from organizations on campus

by Dorothy MaiFeatured NewsFebruary 5, 2017February 5, 2017

Over half a million people united to march alongside one another on Jan. 21 to support women’s rights and protest President Donald Trump in the first weeks of his presidency.

Student thoughts and reactions to weekend protests

by Emily BensonOpinionsJanuary 22, 2017January 22, 2017

This weekend, more than one million people took to the streets to protest the inauguration of Donald J. Trump.

Stony Brook South-Asian student organizations join forces to open sexual assault discussion

by Kunal KohliNewsMarch 8, 2015March 9, 2015

On Wednesday, Iota Nu Delta and the South Asian Students Association decided to focus on a part of the world that gets little attention.

Though Gay Rights movement gains ground, there is still work to be done

by Michael NewcomerOpinionsFebruary 26, 2015

Gays finally have something to celebrate: as of this article, 37 U.S. states and the District of Columbia now grant same-sex marriage licenses.

Women need to care about politics

by Holly PycroftOpinionsMarch 14, 2013

On Thursday, Feb. 28, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gave a talk outlining his plans for the upcoming fiscal year here on campus at Stony Brook. I was lucky enough…