From the Editor: October 2024

This editorial underscores the high stakes of the upcoming presidential election, especially for marginalized communities and Black women, who are disproportionately affected by issues such as reproductive rights, gun violence, and environmental racism. It critiques voter apathy and highlights the historical role of Black women in fighting for American democracy. The piece urges all voters to recognize what’s at stake — the survival of democracy itself — and to cast their ballots as if lives depend on it.