Yesterday my younger brothers had their friend over for a playdate. This was the first time the friend had been to our house, so their mom came inside to meet the family. I went downstairs to greet her and introduce myself, and upon meeting, she remarked on just how similar I looked to my moms […]
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PersonalWomen’s History Month may be over, but feminism is a never-ending movement. This month’s article is the refreshing and motivating story of the Daughters of Bilitis, the first lesbian rights group in the United States. The group was co-founded in 1955 by journalists Del Martin and Phyliss Lyon in San Francisco. The idea behind the
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Activism, EducationalEmotions can be difficult, and that’s okay! Luckily, we have many methods and words to help us work through them. Acknowledging feelings and naming emotions can help break a situation into comprehensible fragments, enabling us to move through the said situation more efficiently. For instance, when a child cries, a caregiver will likely ask, “What’s
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Mental Health*Trigger warning: mentions of self-harm. The mentions are not graphic. This just in: activism isn’t “one size fits all,” so you can stop comparing your impacts to others! Since beginning my activism journey, one of the most frequent comments I receive is, “I want to get into activism, but cannot offer financial donations/attend or organize protests/safely
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ActivismFor as long as I can remember, the female body has always been an ‘inappropriate’ topic. Caregivers fail to teach children the anatomically correct names for their body parts- initiating the misunderstanding of their bodies before they’re old enough to read. As a result, females- and those with female reproductive systems- have considerably less access
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EducationalIt’s difficult being the new kid, right? I disagree. As someone who has moved schools more than a few times, I can attest that being the new kid isn’t so bad. If you’re a new kid or want a fresh take on this topic, I encourage you to keep reading. Two weeks ago, I started
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PersonalI’ve been judging books by their covers. Until now, that is. I recently moved from a conservative Texas school to the diverse atmosphere of Richmond, Virginia. I expected many changes: the weather differences, lack of good Mexican food, and absence of cows. But the one thing I didn’t predict was the shift in my mindset.
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