Thanks, Obama

No, really, I mean it. Thank you, President Obama, for your thoughtful and powerful essay published this week in Glamour magazine in which you not only unequivocally declare yourself a feminist, but call on Americans of all gender identities and sexual orientations to continue fighting for gender equality in the U.S. Thank you for acknowledging that feminism is about guaranteeing equality for all, and that what you refer to as "dated assumptions about gender roles" are as harmful to men as they are to women. Thank you for using your platform as one of the most influential leaders in Western society to draw attention these issues, and for leading by example. Thank you for demonstrating what a truly respectful, enlightened president looks like. You will certainly be missed.

​-Kristen Scatton