Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - JP Lyninger, Louisville, KY Metro Council District 6

In the upcoming May 21 primary in the Metro Council District 6 race in Louisville, KY, Jejune is profiling JP Lyninger (he/him/his). JP is running as a Democratic Socialist for the seat, after several years organizing with the Democratic Socialists of America at both the local and national levels. In 2022 he managed fellow Democratic Socialist Robert Levertis Bell’s run for State Representative and co-managed Kentucky Access for All’s campaign to defeat a state constitutional ban on abortion, contacting every voter in the state regardless of voter ID to explain that abortion bans harm the working class regardless of whether they identify as Democrats or Republicans. This year, JP has personally knocked on over 6000 doors for his campaign, and has made it his goal to talk to every voter in District 6 by election day.

Why the Women of Iran are Leading a Revolution

Unveiled women are marching the streets of Iran protesting decades of oppression as the death of a young woman sparked a new wave of revolution. These women are challenging one of the main pillars of the Islamic Republic of Iran by cutting their hair and burning their hijabs in the streets. Despite being faced with violence, they are standing strong for the reform of a repressive system and the world is standing with them.

Articles, zIssue 45, Editor's PickElizabeth ShepherdOctober 7, 2022activism, equal opportunity, feminism, equal rights, unity, changeComment

The History of Women’s History Month

March is a significant time of year where we celebrate the tremendous impact women have had on society. It is a time to honor the women who fought valiantly for the right to vote, the women who live out their dream jobs, and even our history-making vice president. Women’s History Month is a wonderful way to pay tribute to all of them. But why March? To understand, we have to look to the past.