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Posted on March 17, 2017 October 26, 2018

‘Special Snowflake’ My Ass: Why Identity Labels Matter

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Shae Collins
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Asexuality, identity-labels, lgbtq, society-politics

Let’s debunk some myths about identity labels, shall we? Read more

Posted on March 17, 2017 September 26, 2018

The Strange, Transformative Power Of Dyeing Your Hair

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Cassandra Morrison
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beauty, brain-body, dye, hair, research

Hair color has always been an indicator of status and worth. Read more

Posted on March 17, 2017 September 3, 2018

‘Special Snowflake’ My Ass: Why Identity Labels Matter

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Written by
Shae Collins
Posted in
Society+Politics
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Identity Politics, Oppression

Let’s debunk some myths about identity labels, shall we? Read more

Posted on March 16, 2017 October 25, 2018

Welcome To The Anti-Racism Movement — Here’s What You’ve Missed

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Ijeoma Oluo
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import-sept-12-2016-2017, Society+Politics
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blacklivesmatter, donald trump, Privilege, racism, society-politics

A handy list of things that you’re going to need to catch up on. Buck up, because it won’t be easy. Read more

Posted on March 15, 2017 October 25, 2018

The Role Of Photography In Resisting Trump And Racism

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Rebekah Frumkin
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arts-creators, donald trump, movies, photography, racism

Tonika Johnson is using her art to ‘interrupt stereotypes.’ Read more

Posted on March 15, 2017 October 25, 2018

The Dangers Of Celebrities Romanticizing Poverty

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Kat George
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arts-creators, kim kardashian, Pop Culture, Poverty, style

For privileged stars, it pays to pose as poor. Read more

Posted on March 15, 2017 October 25, 2018

Sikh Americans Prepare For Resurgence Of Anti-Islamic Violence

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Ijeoma Oluo
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donald trump, Islamophobia, sikh, society-politics, violence

Sikh Americans are turning to community as they face mounting bigotry in the wake of Trump. Read more

Posted on March 14, 2017 October 25, 2018

To Talk About Standing Rock, We Must Talk About Cultural Appropriation

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Jacqui Germain
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cultural appropriation, indigenous, racism, society-politics, standing-rock

The Standing Rock fight isn’t just about the Dakota Access Pipeline. It’s also about cultural theft, colonialism, and white supremacy. Read more

Posted on March 14, 2017 October 25, 2018

I Suppressed My Periods To Save My Health

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Michelle Marie Wallace
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brain-body, chronic-illness, Health, lyme-disease, menstruation

My chronic illness made it impossible for me to have both a menstrual cycle and a life. Read more

Posted on March 14, 2017 October 25, 2018

Bad Advice On Reverse Sexism

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Welcome to our latest Bad Advice column! Stay tuned every Tuesday for more terrible guidance based on actual letters. Read more

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