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Politics
Toward a More Perfect Union: America's Unfinished Assignment
We are as responsible for the creation of the United States of America as the founders were. Because the act of creating the Union did not end with them, the constitution they wrote, or the amendments that followed. The act of creating the Union is an ongoing assignment that each generation must take up.
Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jun 274 min read
Tantrums and Tempests: Poetry as Activism
"Tantrums and Tempests" remains tragically relevant. It reminds us that progress is never guaranteed, that rights once won can be lost.
Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 22, 20253 min read
What Are the Immediate Impacts We Can Expect Now That Trump has signed the “Defending Women from Gender Ideology” Executive Order?
In the face of this Executive Order, individual action becomes more important than ever. Every action matters, no matter how small.
Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 21, 20256 min read
Governor Abbott's Call to Ban Transgender Teachers in Texas is Prejudiced and Likely Illegal
Governor Abbott's call to ban transgender teachers is part of a much larger effort to dehumanize and exclude transgender individuals
Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Apr 23, 20243 min read
The Cynical Strategy Behind Public Attack on the Lancaster Drag Queen Story Hour
Some of you may think my recent articles and posts about the danger of hate speech are over the top, unfair, or simply an overreaction. But
Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Mar 30, 20243 min read
Vote Responsibly
As you head to the polls today, I want you to understand 3 things:
Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Dec 25, 20221 min read
Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Mar 10, 20221 min read
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