Holly Whitman

Holly Whitman is a feminist writer and journalist from the UK, but now based in Washington D.C. When she's not running what she hopes will one day become one of the best political blogs written by a woman, she can be found volunteering at local women's shelters and campaigning for reproductive rights and equal pay.

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By Holly Whitman • 7 years ago

How Smartphone Technology Could Save Women’s Rights Under a Trump Presidency

There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding President-elect Donald Trump, as we all know. He boasted about sexually assaulting women but claimed it was locker-room talk, described women in derogatory ways and even supported the idea that women should be punished for having an abortion. Millions of women were psychologically, intellectually and emotionally assaulted by Trump’s words and actions, and now it’s about to get physical.
By Holly Whitman • 7 years ago

Seeing My Husband as a Co-Parent Has Empowered Me

A little over a two and a half years ago, my husband and I celebrated our wedding day with family and friends all around. People would congratulate us, and try to slide in the “when are you having kids” question. For the next year, his parents longingly looked at us every time we would go over for dinner, hoping an announcement was imminent. Earlier this year though, a grandchild finally arrived: my sister-in-law gave birth to our precious nephew.

A little over a two and a half years ago, my husband and I celebrated our wedding day with family and friends all around. People would congratulate us, and try to slide in the “when are you ...
By Holly Whitman • 7 years ago

The Lives of Black Women Matter Too

Ferguson, MO became a contentious cultural flashpoint in the summer of 2014. Ever since, the news has been filled with reports of African Americans being killed by police or dying while in their custody. The situations vary, but the litany of names has seared itself into the public mind:

Freddie Gray Michael Brown Philando Castile

Notice there are no names of females on the list above.

Ferguson, MO became a contentious cultural flashpoint in the summer of 2014. Ever since, the news has been filled with reports of African Americans being killed by police or dying while in their custody. The situations vary, ...
By Holly Whitman • 7 years ago

Why I’m So Sick Of College Honor Codes

College honor codes were started with good intentions—to encourage honesty and integrity within the student body. But these codes are antiquated and don’t answer to the modernized colleges and universities that exist today. What happens when these honor codes shame and degrade the very students that they’re supposed to be protecting?

College honor codes were started with good intentions—to encourage honesty and integrity within the student body. But these codes are antiquated and don’t answer to the modernized colleges and universities that exist today. What happens when these ...
By Holly Whitman • 8 years ago

Why Muslim Women Will Suffer The Most After The Brussels Attacks

The recent terror attacks in Belgium’s capital city, Brussels, continue to send shock waves around the world. At least 31 people were killed and more than 300 injured in the two bombings — but there may yet be additional victims we haven’t accounted for.

The recent terror attacks in Belgium’s capital city, Brussels, continue to send shock waves around the world. At least 31 people were killed and more than 300 injured in the two bombings — but there may ...