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September 30, 2021 | Emily Barrett | Feminism
Can Clothes Actually Be “Distractions” in Schools?

If being told to cover up their bodies makes girls feel bad, why do we tell them that?

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September 29, 2021 | Lakshmi Gandhi | Arts and culture
This Book Hails the Courage of High School Athletes Who Take a Knee

We had the chance to talk to Buford about her novel, how real-life events influenced this book, and how all teens can learn to find their voice.

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September 28, 2021 | Abbey Ruark | Media
Why Reality TV's Depiction of Love Is Harmful

This representation of love is completely misleading to millions of impressionable young women like myself.

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September 23, 2021 | Eileen Kosnar | Arts and culture
Taylor Swift Has Evolved. Can Critics Keep Up?

Swift is no neophyte when it comes to embracing new genres and creating complex music many can connect to and enjoy.

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September 22, 2021 | Kadin Burnett | Arts and culture
Drake, Kanye, and Aligning With Abusers

Both artists opted to align with abusive men on both albums, making fandom of either artist harder to justify.

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September 21, 2021 | Celeste Huang-Menders | Feminism
North Carolina Takes A Small Step in Limiting Child Marriage

North Carolina’s Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 35, which increases the minimum age for marriage from 14 to 16 years old (under certain circumstances), into law on August 26.

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September 14, 2021 | Lakshmi Gandhi | Feminism
A Teen Girl Starts a Feminist Movement in Michelle Quach’s “Not Here To Be Liked”

“There’s been a lot of discussion about unlikeable female characters in general and I personally wanted to give [creating one] a shot because I think unlikable characters are more realistic.”

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September 13, 2021 | Sophie Hayssen | Politics
The Texas Abortion Bill Explained

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court refused to block a Texas abortion law that bans abortions after six weeks, including in cases of rape and incest, and allows people to sue both clinics and individuals who help someone get an abortion.

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September 08, 2021 | Regiane Folter | Body image and body standards
These Women Are Fighting for Standardized Clothing Sizes in Uruguay

On July 6, a diverse group of women in Uruguay presented a proposed law to the country’s parliament that would create a standard guideline to establish the same set of sizes for all clothes.

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September 01, 2021 | Cate Bikales | Violence against women
A New Way to Combat High School Sexual Harassment and Assault

Nearly half of students in grades 7–12 report facing sexual harassment.

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August 30, 2021 | Celeste Huang-Menders | Body image and body standards, Health
We Need To Address Period Poverty Now

Menstruation has long been stigmatized in our society, often portrayed as shameful or embarrassing rather than a natural function of the human body.

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August 26, 2021 | Sophie Hayssen | Health
The Anti-Birth Control Movement

A recent trend in anti-choice activism is rearing its ugly head again.

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August 25, 2021 | Riya Goel |
Gen Z’s Social Media Imposter Syndrome

Gen Z’s frequent use of social media constantly exposes us to the accomplishments and best moments of others.

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August 18, 2021 | Lakshmi Gandhi | Feminism
Writer Nneka M. Okona on the Importance of Self-Care While Grieving

When Nneka M. Okona began working on the manuscript that would become her new book, Self-Care for Grief, she knew she wished to create a guide for readers to center their needs wherever they were in the grieving process.

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August 17, 2021 | Elianor M.A. | Media
Killing Eve: A Feminist Exploration of a Hypermasculinized Genre

The show’s protagonists are women depicted as complex individuals, who defy nearly every stereotype female characters have been subjected to in TV shows past.

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August 16, 2021 | Kaya Rajparia | Body image and body standards
Dress Codes Are Still Around — And They're Still Sexist

When COVID-19 led to a relaxation of that code due to the desire to take some stress off students, I thought I finally had the opportunity to fully express myself without judgment or repercussions.

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August 13, 2021 | Zunnash Khan | Science and tech
A New Study Shows Why the “Stem is for Men” Stereotype Lingers

I am one of the six girls in a class of 45 students at my engineering college, and as confident as I am in my abilities, it’s hard to shake my imposter syndrome when I look around my classrooms.

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August 12, 2021 | Johanne Nichols | Feminism
Even Women Without Children Should Care About Child Care Access

Child care has been an issue in this country for years.

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August 10, 2021 | Lakshmi Gandhi | Media
Meet Avantika, Teen Star of Disney Channel’s First Indian American Film

When actor and dancer Avantika first had the chance to read the script for Spin, the new Disney Channel film about an Indian American teen named Rhea who discovers her talent for DJing, she immediately knew she wanted to be involved.

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August 09, 2021 | Lucile Cerulean | Economy
The Fight for Female Entrepreneurship

I’m aware that the road to entrepreneurship is somewhat filled with potholes for women.

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August 05, 2021 | Celeste Huang-Menders | Online harassment
What Every Teen Needs To Know About Internet Safety

It is vital to know how your personal information is being absorbed and used by others.

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August 04, 2021 | Elizabeth Jones | Sports
The Tour de France Is Moving Against Its Sexist Traditions

The Tour de France is the most highly anticipated, popular cycling event worldwide.

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August 03, 2021 | Kadin Burnett | Sports
Osaka, Biles, and Choosing to Withdraw

On July 28, the greatest gymnast in history, Simone Biles, withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics

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July 29, 2021 | Lucile Cerulean | Feminism
Women Paying the Price For Men Being Dummies, Yet Again

Learning how to drive is already a daunting task, but it can become even more so when you learn about how cars’ safety is determined

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July 27, 2021 | Grace Ouyang | Feminism
Why Inequality Is Exacerbated in the Summer

Inequality is especially worth thinking about in the summer, since it’s exacerbated in many ways during this season.


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