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On Chester Bennington's death, masculinity, and mental illness
Chester Bennington, the frontman of Linkin Park, was a rock legend, an important cultural icon, and a man who, like many, suffered from depression. On July 20, the 41-year-old took his own life.
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May 09, 2017 | Gabby Catalano |
Body image and body standards,
Disability,
Girls,
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"Pretty" Is A Dangerous Word
Our society very clearly communicates that pretty is everything. Pretty is skipping breakfast. Pretty is counting calories. Pretty is losing weight (and not gaining it back). Pretty is being told by friends that “you look so skinny.”
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A Love Letter on Disability: Stop Feeling Sorry For Us. Start Fighting For Us.
The onset of my disabilities began at 13 and I have been unable to engage in regular physical activities for years. Early on, I braced myself for a lifetime of chronic back dysfunctions compounded by ...
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October 04, 2016 | Corinne |
Disability,
Feminism,
Media,
Sports,
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A Reflection on the 2016 Olympics Through a Disabled Lens
So much of my identity is contingent upon my strength. Before the development of my disability, I filled all of my spare time with sports. I played everything--competitively. My pride was deeply roote...
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September 06, 2016 | Gabby Catalano |
Disability,
Feminism,
Health,
WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
Combating Inequality In Mental Health Care
"There are far, far better things ahead than anything we leave behind.”
These words, originally written by C.S. Lewis, are painted on a wall in my apartment. My bedroom has become a sanctuary of spir...
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I Am More Than My Disability
For three years, I lived alone with my mother. She worked long hours and was never really in a fit state for a conversation when she came home, so I kept myself company by writing stori...
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April 03, 2016 | Rachael H |
Body image and body standards,
Disability,
Feminism,
Health,
WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
Growing Pains: What Growing Up With Cerebral Palsy Taught Me About Life
Like so many others my age, at 14 I desperately wanted to be just like everyone else. But unlike most of my peers, I had spent 14 years trapped inside of a body that wouldn’t let me move. I was born w...
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February 06, 2016 | Siena R |
Body image and body standards,
Disability,
Feminism,
Health,
WMC Loreen Arbus Journalism Program
This Is What It's Really Like To Recover From An Eating Disorder
I have anorexia. My first instinct was to at least shield you, random stranger on the Internet, from that truth, to ease you in. But there's no way to put that gently. That's not my reality. My realit...
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How Feminism Turned Into a Popularity Contest (and What We Can Do About It)
Of the many important issues for which feminist activists today fight, intersectionality is certainly one of the biggest. There’s been a big push for inclusion as we recognize that we must correct thi...
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Why Girls Want American Girl to Commit To Diversity
When I was younger, I owned an American Girl doll, like many girls my age. I wasn’t as big a fan as some girls, but I really loved the books that went with each doll. I read all the stories that were ...
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April 14, 2013 | Jenny P |
Disability,
Feminism,
Gender-based violence,
Girls,
Health,
Violence against women,
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Time to Talk
*Trigger warning: This blog post is about intimate partner violence*
Over fall break, my mom made an unexpected visit from California to New York City, where I go to school. She had been called the n...
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Saturday Vids: Patrick Henry Hughes
Your daily dose of inspiration.
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March 24, 2011 | Julie Zeilinger |
Body image and body standards,
Disability,
Feminism,
LGBTQIA,
Media,
Race/Ethnicity
Body Image in the Media: Glee Gets It Right, But Are We Ready?
Every once in a while, usually when 30 Rock is a re-run, I'll flip over to the CW. And I kind of get the draw of the utterly escapist fantasies that shows like 90210 and Gossip Girl offer. Serena Van ...
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December 16, 2009 | Taylor S |
Disability,
Feminism
An Old School Family
I grew up in an old school family. I am a second generation Hungarian immigrant, and first generation Canadian immigrant. Our family unites all of central Europe: Hungary, Croatia, former Yugoslavia, ...
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A Summer of Victory
It’s a dark night and I present the birthday girl with a bottle of cognac. She looks up at me, shocked, through heavy fake lashes fringing her eyes. “This is expensive,” she says after a pause. I slap...