Galiah Abbud

Claudia Sheinbaum was recently elected president of Mexico June 2, becoming the first woman to hold this coveted position. Considering the country’s long-standing history of sexist ideals, many Mexican women, including myself, were in disbelief. Sheinbaum’s election, first and foremost, symbolizes a pushback against Mexico’s longstanding “macho,” or sexist, society. Mexico is a dangerous place for women, let alone women in power.

Some Boston neighborhoods experience more severe effects from heat exposure than others. Communities are organizing to green their neighborhoods in the name of health and equity. It’s the middle of July in East Boston, a heatwave hovers and there’s little natural shade to enjoy if you’re waiting for a bus in Maverick Square. The neighborhood has the least tree cover in the city and is hammered during heat events.

The Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Program and Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society hosted their 10th annual Women’s History Month Symposium March 15. The symposium brought together feminists from various fields, ranging from academia to activism, to discuss their perspectives on different obstacles these fields have faced.