What happens when staying in love is no longer considered more important than staying true to yourself? From Seneca Falls to social media, the history of women choosing themselves is longer than we think.

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on November 6, 2024. Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election. I was on campus with my friends, and none of us were okay. I’m a college student, and for many of us this was one of the first elections where the outcome felt personal. We had followed the campaign, argued about it in group chats and

Photographed in a public parking structure, capturing a moment of affection and connection that represents something many people experience but not everyone is equally allowed to express openly. “I wish they would stop forcing it down our throats.” This phrase is often used when conversations about LGBTQ+ visibility appear in public spaces, media, schools, or everyday life. It is usually directed at moments of representation that some people perceive as excessive, whether tha