The OpEd Project

The Public Voices Fellowship on Domestic Violence and Economic Security is a partnership between the OpEd Project and Blue Shield of California Foundation. This 20-person cohort of individuals has expertise and experience working to address the economic security and mobility of survivors of domestic violence in California through housing, job skills, financial literacy, and more. This diverse group builds skills to write and publish opinion pieces, while also building their own leadership and developing knowledge to ensure that their ideas shape local, state, and federal discussions about how to best meet the needs of survivors.

The views expressed in these op-eds are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Blue Shield of California Foundation. 

Jan. 29, 2025 • Fulcrum
Honor The Past Without Shame
By Elizabeth Vera

Jan. 29, 2025 • Ms.
Go Fund Them
By Stephanie Whack

Jan. 29, 2025 • Womensenews
No Fault of Their Own
By Adrienne Spires

Jan. 30, 2025 • San Diego Union-Tribune
Harsh immigration tactics will hurt most vulnerable — victims of violence and trafficking
By Natalia Gottschalk

Feb. 1, 2025 • Fulcrum
California Needs More Homeless Shelters, Especially in the Face of Climate-Driven Disasters
By Asha Wasuge

Feb. 3, 2025 • Common Dreams
Trapped by Coverage: How Healthcare Ties Survivors to Abuse
By Alex Madsen

Feb. 4, 2025 • Opinion Pages
Housing Crisis Solutions
By Pamela Michelle Tate

Feb. 6, 2025 • Opinion Pages
It’s Called Poverty, Y’all
By Yasmin Tarver

Feb. 10, 2025 • Visible
Narratives Matter: Truth & Opportunity Can Shape Policies, Lives
By Tracee Porter

Feb. 13, 2025 • Womensenews
Beyond Valentine’s Day: The Love We Celebrate and the Abuse We Ignore
By Alex Madsen

Feb. 14, 2025 • Opinion Pages
Call It What It Is: A So-Called Meritocracy Does Not Hide Racism
By Adrienne Spires

Feb. 11, 2025 • Ms.
Funding Cuts Leave Domestic Violence Survivors Trapped with Their Abusers
By Tajeswi Dodda

Feb. 14, 2025 • Fulcrum
The Burden of Survival and Pursuing Justice
By Carmen McDonald

Feb. 26, 2025 • Fulcrum
Beyond Awareness: Addressing Domestic Violence for Perpetrators and Survivors
By Stephanie Whack

Feb. 27, 2025 • Womensenews
Keep Swimming
By Yasmin Tarver

Feb. 27, 2025 • Local News Matters
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence face uphill journey with too few resources
By Elisabet Avalos

March 1, 2025 • Visible
Beyond Cancel Culture: Rethinking Accountability and Redemption
By Alex Madsen

March 13, 2025 • Visible
Gig Work: Flexibility or Exploitation?
By Tracee Michelle Porter