Vulnerable voices will not be heard in public discussion of the library; if money talks, they are nearly mute. Read more
Banishing The Ghost Of Melvil Dewey: How Public Libraries Are Outgrowing Their Classist Roots
My Disability Story Isn’t For Your Catharsis
Memoirs of disability are often studies in suffering. But what I’ve found in my research is that normate readers don’t actually want to read stories of suffering—not by itself, at least. They want suffering-plus. They want some form of Aristotelian catharsis—a release. Read more
Welcome To The Club: How Women Are Changing Tattoo Culture
Women have played a huge role in the history of body art, but remain underrepresented in the culture. Read more
Reclaiming Femme: A Practice in Radical Vulnerability
In a world that wants me to see strength as rigid, being femme allows me to find it in vulnerability and community. Read more
9 Tips For Transgirls Dealing With Cisgendereds In Public Bathrooms
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE EYE CONTACT.
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A Vanishing African Art Gets Poised For Posterity
Hailed as the “Queen of Adire,” Okundaye is the most famous proponent of this Nigerian textile tradition, credited for making it known—and celebrated—by the outside world. But despite its creeping popularity in the West, its future remains uncertain. Read more
‘And The Lift Is Good!’ A Short Documentary On The Changing Face Of Powerlifting
Tannie Schunck is very different than the lean, white, pony-tailed visage typically smiling and sweating on your Instagram feed boasting, “strong is the new skinny!” Read more
Thanks To This Woman, There’s Hope For Child Brides In Rajasthan
Saathi Trust, started by Jodhpur-based rehabilitation psychologist, Dr. Kriti Bharti in 2011, has subsequently been instrumental towards annulling over 30 child marriages and preventing thousands from happening in Rajasthan. Read more
How LGBTQ Yoga Can Heal A Community
For LGBTQ people, mainstream yoga culture can be alienating. But a community-specific practice can heal more than the body. Read more
Hajiya Hamsatu Allamin Is One Of The Most Powerful Conflict Mediators With Boko Haram, So Why Won’t Anyone Listen?
“In this war against insurgency, I don’t take sides.” Read more