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The Dangers Of Celebrities Romanticizing Poverty
For privileged stars, it pays to pose as poor. Read more
Sikh Americans Prepare For Resurgence Of Anti-Islamic Violence
Sikh Americans are turning to community as they face mounting bigotry in the wake of Trump. Read more
To Talk About Standing Rock, We Must Talk About Cultural Appropriation
The Standing Rock fight isn’t just about the Dakota Access Pipeline. It’s also about cultural theft, colonialism, and white supremacy. Read more
I Suppressed My Periods To Save My Health
My chronic illness made it impossible for me to have both a menstrual cycle and a life. Read more
Bad Advice On Reverse Sexism
Welcome to our latest Bad Advice column! Stay tuned every Tuesday for more terrible guidance based on actual letters. Read more
Inside Saudi Arabia’s First Feminist Literary Magazine
‘I want to counter Western stereotypes about Middle Eastern women, while highlighting issues for Saudis that aren’t spoken about in Saudi society.’ Read more
Donald Trump Is A Rich Man’s Idea Of A Rich Man
The idea that Trump’s gaudy excess is what poor people imagine of wealth is dangerously classist. Read more
Iconic Transgender Bodybuilder Janae Kroc Isn’t Finished Dreaming
One of the greatest powerlifters in the sport’s history is pursuing the unfolding truth of herself. Read more
Simone de Beauvoir’s Political Philosophy Resonates Today
We should follow Simone de Beauvoir’s example and commit ourselves to political action. Read more