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A comedian stands on stage holding a microphone and smiling mid-performance. She wears a metallic silver dress, sneakers, and a decorative headpiece. Behind her, a large screen displays stylized illustrated portraits and the words “Bitches in Stitches,” the name of the feminist comedy collective.

A comedian stands on stage holding a microphone and smiling mid-performance. She wears a metallic silver dress, sneakers, and a decorative headpiece. Behind her, a large screen displays stylized illustrated portraits and the words “Bitches in Stitches,” the name of the feminist comedy collective.

Building a Bigger Table

Perspectives & Identity

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2 days ago9 min read

Disbelief as Diagnosis

Disbelief as Diagnosis

Disbelief as Diagnosis

World & Politics

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7 days ago8 min read

The Gravitational Pull of Male Approval

The Gravitational Pull of Male Approval

The Gravitational Pull of Male Approval

Society & Culture

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7 days ago4 min read

Silhouette of a bird perched on coils of barbed wire atop a fence at sunset, with the sun low on the horizon and the sky fading into warm tones behind the sharp outlines of the wire.

Silhouette of a bird perched on coils of barbed wire atop a fence at sunset, with the sun low on the horizon and the sky fading into warm tones behind the sharp outlines of the wire.

Between Checkpoints

World & Politics

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Feb 239 min read

A woman with curly hair sits on a curb in front of a bright yellow and red wall, smiling as she takes a selfie with her phone. A turquoise rolling suitcase stands beside her, suggesting she is traveling. She wears a red jacket, light jeans, and sneakers, with sunglasses hanging from her shirt.

A woman with curly hair sits on a curb in front of a bright yellow and red wall, smiling as she takes a selfie with her phone. A turquoise rolling suitcase stands beside her, suggesting she is traveling. She wears a red jacket, light jeans, and sneakers, with sunglasses hanging from her shirt.

Black and American in Spain

Perspectives & Identity

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Feb 236 min read

Painted Banners and Post Punk Dreams

Painted Banners and Post Punk Dreams

Painted Banners and Post Punk Dreams

Society & Culture

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Feb 234 min read

Abdul Osmanu sits at a council desk wearing a colorful patterned shirt, smiling during what appears to be a holiday-season meeting. A kinara with Kwanzaa candles is placed in front of him, with a decorated Christmas tree and an American flag visible in the background. His nameplate reads “Abdul Osmanu, 3rd District.”

Abdul Osmanu sits at a council desk wearing a colorful patterned shirt, smiling during what appears to be a holiday-season meeting. A kinara with Kwanzaa candles is placed in front of him, with a decorated Christmas tree and an American flag visible in the background. His nameplate reads “Abdul Osmanu, 3rd District.”

Where Are the Young People?

World & Politics

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Feb 168 min read

Three people jog together along a paved path in a green park on a sunny day. They are smiling and wearing matching maroon “Read & Run” shirts, suggesting they are part of a literary running club. Trees and open grass fill the background, creating a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere.

Three people jog together along a paved path in a green park on a sunny day. They are smiling and wearing matching maroon “Read & Run” shirts, suggesting they are part of a literary running club. Trees and open grass fill the background, creating a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere.

Books and Brawn

Society & Culture

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Feb 139 min read

An Indigenous woman wearing traditional beadwork and face paint gestures and speaks in front of a metal fence, while a line of uniformed soldiers in helmets and riot gear stand behind her.

An Indigenous woman wearing traditional beadwork and face paint gestures and speaks in front of a metal fence, while a line of uniformed soldiers in helmets and riot gear stand behind her.

Guardians of the Future

World & Politics

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Feb 139 min read

A blue United States passport standing slightly open on top of an unfolded world map, with visible entry stamps inside, suggesting international travel and mobility.

A blue United States passport standing slightly open on top of an unfolded world map, with visible entry stamps inside, suggesting international travel and mobility.

Establishing Myself Inside and Outside of the American Empire

Perspectives & Identity

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Feb 77 min read

A care worker gently supports an older adult using a walker, with one hand resting on the person’s arm as they walk.

A care worker gently supports an older adult using a walker, with one hand resting on the person’s arm as they walk.

Exploited, Then Abandoned

World & Politics

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Feb 75 min read

Pinqy Ring stands outdoors in front of a fountain, wearing a black T-shirt reading “Hip Hop is Genius,” with long pink curly hair, braided at the crown, and rhinestone makeup around her eyes.

Pinqy Ring stands outdoors in front of a fountain, wearing a black T-shirt reading “Hip Hop is Genius,” with long pink curly hair, braided at the crown, and rhinestone makeup around her eyes.

“If You Don’t Tell Your Story, Someone Else Will"

Society & Culture

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Feb 76 min read

A woman in a yellow dress sits in the doorway of a damaged concrete building in the Jenin refugee camp. Part of the structure is destroyed, exposing rubble and a large hole in the wall. She rests her hand against her face, looking outward, surrounded by debris and signs of conflict.

A woman in a yellow dress sits in the doorway of a damaged concrete building in the Jenin refugee camp. Part of the structure is destroyed, exposing rubble and a large hole in the wall. She rests her hand against her face, looking outward, surrounded by debris and signs of conflict.

After 1948

Society & Culture

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Feb 24 min read

Dirt Under the Fingernails of Girlhood

Dirt Under the Fingernails of Girlhood

Dirt Under the Fingernails of Girlhood

Society & Culture

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Jan 313 min read

A woman wearing glasses and a red shirt holds a cardboard protest sign reading “Abolish ICE” above their head during a demonstration. Other protesters and signs are visible blurred in the background.

A woman wearing glasses and a red shirt holds a cardboard protest sign reading “Abolish ICE” above their head during a demonstration. Other protesters and signs are visible blurred in the background.

From Daughters of Liberty to “Wine Mom Mobs”

World & Politics

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Jan 285 min read

Three women wearing white clothing and sashes that read “National ERA Alliance” stand arm in arm and smile at the camera during a public gathering. Other people and a stone building are visible in the background.

Three women wearing white clothing and sashes that read “National ERA Alliance” stand arm in arm and smile at the camera during a public gathering. Other people and a stone building are visible in the background.

Although Our Ideals Didn't Align

Perspectives & Identity

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Jan 227 min read

Alt text: A group of protesters stand outdoors holding signs opposing Texas Senate Bill 4. One person holds a sign reading “SB4” crossed out with a red prohibition symbol, while others wear black shirts with similar anti-SB4 symbols. Trees and additional demonstrators are visible in the background.

Alt text: A group of protesters stand outdoors holding signs opposing Texas Senate Bill 4. One person holds a sign reading “SB4” crossed out with a red prohibition symbol, while others wear black shirts with similar anti-SB4 symbols. Trees and additional demonstrators are visible in the background.

The Patchwork State

World & Politics

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Jan 224 min read

A woman sits in a dimly lit room, holding her head in her hands, her face partially obscured by her hair, conveying distress or overwhelm.

A woman sits in a dimly lit room, holding her head in her hands, her face partially obscured by her hair, conveying distress or overwhelm.

Postpartum, Possessed, or Just Trapped?

Society & Culture

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Jan 215 min read

A group of bundled-up people stand outdoors at night holding candles and printed pages, appearing to sing or read together during a vigil. Streetlights and bare winter trees are visible in the background.

A group of bundled-up people stand outdoors at night holding candles and printed pages, appearing to sing or read together during a vigil. Streetlights and bare winter trees are visible in the background.

The Cost of Crossing the Street in Trump’s America

World & Politics

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Jan 159 min read

Is the boxy oversized blazer era behind us?

Is the boxy oversized blazer era behind us?

Is the boxy oversized blazer era behind us?

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Jan 115 min read

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