Feminist Lessons from 2020 to Present: The Fight for Democracy Is Far From Over

In our local area, recent years have seen significant events related to feminism and democracy. Virginia's ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in early 2020 marked a major milestone after nearly 50 years of struggle. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep inequalities, affecting women, especially women of color, who lost jobs or took on caregiving responsibilities. Feminists argued that the economy relies on underpaid and invisible labor of women. Further details on these events and their impact on our area are available from Ms. Magazine, which has been following the fight for democracy and feminist issues.