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Posted on January 25, 2018 October 9, 2018

America Worships Mom-And-Pops— But They Can Mistreat Employees, Too

Samantha Yenger Cremean
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In an effort to not only humanize, but glorify the small business owner, workers often disappear. Read more

Posted on January 24, 2018 October 9, 2018

Yes, We’re Giving Sperm Donors Too Much Credit

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I worry that there is an overabundance of focus on sperm donation to queer parents, and not enough on the folks raising the children. Read more

Posted on January 24, 2018 October 9, 2018

Forget Atticus: Why We Should Stop Teaching ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’

Will Menarndt
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What we see today among white liberals is a mimicry of Atticus Finch’s exact posture and message. Read more

Posted on December 16, 2017 October 9, 2018

Police Shoot A Lot More People Than Previously Known

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blacklivesmatter, jeff sessions, Police Brutality, police-shooting, society-politics

A new investigation reveals that the number of people being shot — and shot at — by police is troubling. Read more

Posted on December 15, 2017 October 9, 2018

Your 2017 Feminist Killjoy Gift Guide!

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21 gleeful gift ideas to help you resist, babies. Resist. Read more

Posted on December 15, 2017 October 9, 2018

My Fight Against An Eating Disorder That Has Nothing To Do With Food

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brain-body, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, pica

Most people know about bulimia and anorexia. But few know about pica. Read more

Posted on December 14, 2017 October 9, 2018

I’m Done With The Faux-Woke Exploitation Of Marginalized Writers

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Ariel Henley
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While a person’s identity is important to their understanding of the world, it does not define who they are. Read more

Posted on December 13, 2017 October 9, 2018

When White People Need Us To Save Them From Themselves

Talynn Kel
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In the aftermath of Doug Jones’ victory over Roy Moore, we must watch as white supremacy skews the narrative to minimize the impact of Black women. Read more

Posted on December 13, 2017 October 9, 2018

All the tingles and tinsel

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Posted on December 13, 2017 October 9, 2018

Strict Alcohol Policies At Holiday Parties Won’t Protect Women

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An increasing number of companies are implementing drinking quotas at holiday parties to curb sexual abuse. This approach is wrong — and dangerous. Read more

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