Shelby Black

a bookworm with a wild streak (paying $5 for a cup of specialty coffee)

Kamala Harris' Presidential Bid Announcement Reminds Us Truth & Justice Aren't Just Words

As 2018 comes to a close, it's time to look toward the future. Of course, the 2018 November midterm solidified that we could expect some long-anticipated changes coming our way in 2019, but Kamala Harris' presidential bid announcement is a reminder…

The Trump Admin's Birth Control Rule Has Been Blocked In Part, But It's Still A Big Deal

On Monday, Jan. 14, a new birth control policy from the Trump administration went into effect — mostly. At the last second, the policy was blocked in 13 states by a federal judge. Nevertheless, the policy, which would have expanded the number of…

Here's How To Find Out If The 2019 Women's March Is Happening In Your City

It's a new year, and you know what that means, a fresh round of marches are on the way. Since the success of the 2017 and 2018 marches, the Women's March has become an annual staple for many people across the United States (and now the world). So,…

The Longer The Government Shutdown Gets, The Worse Things Are Looking

Well everyone, we've officially entered our third week of the partial government shutdown, and it doesn't seem like it's ending anytime soon. Since the shutdown started on Saturday, Dec. 22, everyone has been waiting for a compromise to be reached.…

Mark Your Calendars, Because Michael Cohen's Going To Testify Publicly About Trump

Well everyone, buckle up, because 2019 is about to become wild. At this point, we're all familiar with the ongoing tension between Donald Trump and his former personal attorney, but it looks like things are heating up fast. So, when will Michael…

Donald Trump Once Told Students To "Go Around" Any Walls, Which Is Pretty Ironic

At this point, it doesn't seem like the president is letting this border wall go without a fight. Even though he may believe that building a wall between the United States and Mexico would fix some sort of issue, people can't ignore how ironic this…

Trump May Cut Off FEMA Funds In California Only 2 Months After The Wildfires

In November 2018, California residents' lives were turned upside down when raging wildfires took over the Golden State. Since then, individuals have been trying to pick their lives back up and recover from the devastation. Well unfortunately, Trump…

Twitter Was All About Stormy Daniels' Shady Response To Trump's Border Wall Address

On Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address discussing border security. While some people may have tuned in to hear what he had to say, others chose not to partake and opted for more... colorful televised…

Trump's Address About The Border Wall Got This Major Claim Wrong — Again

As we enter into yet another week of the partial government shutdown, it looks like President Donald Trump still isn't budging on receiving funding for his border wall. In fact, he doubled down with a prime-time address on Tuesday, Jan. 8 to make…

Starbucks' Cinnamon Shortbread Latte Is A Cookie-Lover's Dream, So Enjoy Every Sip

The holidays may be over, but lucky for us that doesn't mean tasty seasonal treats are. By now, beloved coffee company Starbucks has become famous for their one of a kind, delicious beverages. However, this new seasonal drink may be the most…

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Missing Her First SCOTUS Argument After Major Health Issues

The end of 2018 was definitely a trying time for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Not only was she hospitalized following a fall back in November 2018, but she also underwent surgery in December 2018 to remove two cancerous nodules in her…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Straight-Out Called Trump A Racist On '60 Minutes'

At this point, it's pretty clear that the new faces of Congress aren't holding anything back. The new wave of political leaders are ready to take Capitol Hill by storm and make change happen by any means necessary. Well, on Sunday, Jan. 6, freshman…

Kyrsten Sinema Channeled Elle Woods At Her Senate Swearing-In For A Perfect Touch

Thursday, Jan. 3, marks the swearing-in ceremony for new members of Congress, and it's a very exciting time for so many political figures. Since the 2018 midterm elections wrapped up in November, everyone has been looking forward to seeing a new…

Ilhan Omar Tweeted The Most Meaningful Message About Being Sworn In To Congress

Thursday, Jan. 3 marks the day that new members of Congress are officially sworn in, and it's truly a historic moment. As a record number of women will join the political ranks, Ilhan Omar's tweet about being sworn in to Congress proves this…

Trump Is Taking A New Tack On Blaming Democrats For The Government Shutdown

It's a new year, but nothing much has changed since 2018. As of Thursday, Jan. 3, we've entered into the 12th day of the partial government shutdown, and it doesn't look like there will be a solution anytime soon. Even though in the beginning the…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Shared An Inspirational Pic Ahead Of Her Swearing-In

For some, January might mean getting started on those new year resolutions. For others, it represents the series finale of Game of Thrones. Well, for me, this month is all about new, diverse faces joining Congress, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's…

These Allegations Of Sexism In Bernie Sanders' 2016 Campaign Are Deeply Troubling

It's a new year, and you know what means: a whole new election season is just around the corner. As familiar faces are beginning to announce their 2020 presidential runs, it's important to acknowledge problems still facing the political landscape,…

Ivanka Trump Is Starting 2019 With A New Initiative For Women's Empowerment

It's a new year people, which means that change might be on the horizon. While some of us are focusing our energies on completing our new year's resolutions, it looks like the first daughter is already hitting the ground running. In case you've…

Twitter Loves The Irony Of Trump's 'GOT' Poster Of Himself At A Cabinet Meeting

At this point, it seems that the line between fiction and reality has really started to blur. Well, these tweets about Trump's Game of Thrones poster at a Cabinet meeting on Jan. 2 prove that point even further. Winter may be coming, but drama is…

Trump's Government Shutdown Meeting Will Be Held In The Situation Room, So That's Ominous

It's officially a new year, but unfortunately not much has changed since December 2018. The partial government shutdown, which kicked off onDec. 22, 2018, is still underway, and at this point most people want it to be over. So, in order to possibly…