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The Pick Me Girl Over the Generations: From Snow White's Glass Coffin to Karoline Leavitt's Podium
She's everywhere right now. She's the woman in the comment section assuring everyone that she doesn't get offended by jokes. She's the podcast guest nodding along as the host explains why women are too emotional to lead. She's the influencer whose entire brand is telling other women they're doing femininity wrong. She's the "I'm not like other girls" girl — grown up, rebranded, and more media-savvy than ever. She's the Pick Me Woman. And she's not a new phenomenon. She's jus
Ash A Milton
Apr 328 min read


The Hypocrisy of Hillary Clinton
Empowering a Womanizer How a Champion of Women Spent Decades Silencing Them — And Whether She’s Finally Reckoning With It Source: NBC News Introduction: The Two Hillarys Hillary Rodham Clinton has long occupied a paradoxical space in American life. She is at once a trailblazer — the first woman to win a major party’s presidential nomination, a former Secretary of State, a U.S. Senator, and a globally recognized advocate for women’s rights — and a figure whose personal history
Ash A Milton
Feb 1326 min read


The Protester
A work of fiction Source: CGTN I'm standing at a protest in Minneapolis between my two besties from college, bundled against the cold. I flex my stiff fingers around my "No Kings" sign. I shouldn't admit it, but I'm tired of protesting. I think of my mom marching during #MeToo, how she talked about how far women had come. In college, these same two friends and I marched for #BLM. It's exhausting that some people still believe others having rights somehow diminishes their own.
Ash A Milton
Jan 172 min read


The 19th Amendment at 105: Progress, Persistence, and the Path Forward
The Right to Vote! On August 18th, 2025, we commemorate the 105th anniversary of Tennessee's ratification of the 19th Amendment—a...
Ash A Milton
Aug 18, 20256 min read


Unleashing Change: The Hidden Force of Literature in Igniting Social Movements
Throughout history, literature has acted as a powerful medium for expressing thoughts, emotions, and visions of change. Often stated as...
Ash A Milton
Jun 25, 20255 min read


Whispers of Silence: Uncovering the Shadows of Knowledge Suppression Throughout History
Knowledge is a powerful ally, capable of enlightening minds and shaping societies. Yet, history reveals that it can also be wielded as a...
Ash A Milton
Jun 18, 20254 min read
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