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Why Do Rom–Coms Think Only White People Fall in Love?
Hollywood systematically underrepresents BIPOC.
by REMA BHAT
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Angelina Moles (@fiercefatfemme) on the Journey to Fat Liberation
Angelina discusses her experiences with medical fatphobia, eating disorders, and self–acceptance.
by EMILY WHITE
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Keeping Up With the Conways
Claudia Conway shouldn’t be considered a Gen Z hero—she’s just a teenager trying to navigate the realities of her abuse.
by KIRA WANG
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The Stock Market Has Always Been a Game. Now Gen Z Is Learning To Play.
WTF is going on with the stock market right now?
by MEG GLADIEUX
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It's Time to Move Past Choice Feminism
Mainstream feminism is preventing our liberation from the patriarchy.
by REMA BHAT
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Stitch it to the Patriarchy Marks a New Epoch in Activist Fashion
The women–owned small business is changing the community from the ground up, one embroidered sweater at a time.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
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The Madonna–Whore Complex Puts Women in Danger
The dichotomy of "pure" versus "sexual" can harbor serious consequences for women.
by REMA BHAT
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The Anti–Vax Movement, Explained
Anti–vaxxers have been in the public sphere since the 1800s, but today, they have a new weapon in their arsenal: social media.
by AIDAH QURESHI
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Anti–Asian Racism in the NBA and the Plague of Transactional Activism
How Jeremy Lin's career highlights our flawed discussions of anti–Asian racism in the NBA.
by KATHRYN XU
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Dear Penn: Call Donald Trump Out By Name
Penn’s statement on the Capitol riots isn’t just disappointing, but also dangerously validating.
by KIRA WANG
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What's in a Name?
Exploring the 2020 referendum to change Rhode Island's name
by JILLIAN LOMBARDI
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The Year of Apoliticism: How 2020 Has Made Apathy Easy
As 2020 finishes burning, we turn to Holden Caulfield to understand why it was so easy not to care.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
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We Need to Stop Stanning Politicians
Politicians should focus on advocacy, not being relatable meme queens.
by KIRA WANG
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Coping with the Social Anxiety Pandemic
Why our social interactions are starting to feel more uncomfortable and how to prevent it.
by SARIKA RAU
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The Fox–Eye Trend Isn’t Cute—It’s Racist
To Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and many others: our eyes are not your trend.
by KIRA WANG
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Gen Z's Coping Mechanism is Humor
How the generation turns to memes and jokes to address their growing disillusionment with society.
by JESSICA XU
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The Problematic History of Disney
How the beloved company has failed us in the past
by JULIA ESPOSITO
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The Rise of Genderless Fashion
From Prince to couture, can Gen Z imagine a world where gendered clothing is obsolete?
by ALICE HEYEH
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The Pope Isn’t As LGBTQ Friendly as People Think
The Pope's recent pledge of support for same–sex civil unions is not what it appears to be.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
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On Mandatory Participation Policies—And Why They Can be Damaging To Mental Health
How the virtual classroom can be a scary place for students.
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
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