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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

Caricature figurine of a shouting male political figure, partially illuminated from the side, surrounded by darkness.

Caricature figurine of a shouting male political figure, partially illuminated from the side, surrounded by darkness.

No Kings, No Memory: The Liberal Myth of a Better America

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Jan 611 min read

A paperback copy of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong rests on a windowsill beside a white cup of coffee and a small plate with a pastry. Outside the window, a softly blurred street scene suggests a quiet morning, creating a calm, reflective reading atmosphere.

A paperback copy of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong rests on a windowsill beside a white cup of coffee and a small plate with a pastry. Outside the window, a softly blurred street scene suggests a quiet morning, creating a calm, reflective reading atmosphere.

Scars We Carry, Words That Linger

Society & Culture

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Jan 24 min read

A child’s dark-skinned hand reaches toward a blue-and-white toy police van on a wooden table, with bits of food and a child’s plate visible in the background.

A child’s dark-skinned hand reaches toward a blue-and-white toy police van on a wooden table, with bits of food and a child’s plate visible in the background.

Motherhood at the Time of the Apocalypse

Perspectives & Identity

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Dec 31, 20257 min read

Black-and-white photograph of a student protest encampment with several tents set up on a grassy campus lawn; a large banner reading “Our Demands” lists calls for divestment, free expression, cutting ties with Israeli institutions, admitting Gazan students, and an immediate ceasefire.

Black-and-white photograph of a student protest encampment with several tents set up on a grassy campus lawn; a large banner reading “Our Demands” lists calls for divestment, free expression, cutting ties with Israeli institutions, admitting Gazan students, and an immediate ceasefire.

From Encampments to Union Halls

World & Politics

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Dec 27, 20255 min read

A wall display of hand-painted fashion and costume design sketches on white paper, showing stylized human figures in varied outfits. The drawings use loose black ink lines and watercolor washes in muted tones, with some garments featuring bold colors like red, white, and beige, and details such as sunglasses, coats, dresses, and patterned fabrics. The sketches are arranged in a grid-like layout, suggesting a designer’s concept board or costume development wall.

A wall display of hand-painted fashion and costume design sketches on white paper, showing stylized human figures in varied outfits. The drawings use loose black ink lines and watercolor washes in muted tones, with some garments featuring bold colors like red, white, and beige, and details such as sunglasses, coats, dresses, and patterned fabrics. The sketches are arranged in a grid-like layout, suggesting a designer’s concept board or costume development wall.

From ‘Women’s Work’ to Award Category

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Dec 22, 20255 min read

Where Movements go to Die

Where Movements go to Die

Where Movements go to Die

World & Politics

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Dec 19, 20258 min read

A Black man stands in an open field in winter, holding a bare tree branch overhead. He wears a dark sweatshirt and patterned pants, looking calmly toward the camera as leafless trees and muted grass stretch into the background.

A Black man stands in an open field in winter, holding a bare tree branch overhead. He wears a dark sweatshirt and patterned pants, looking calmly toward the camera as leafless trees and muted grass stretch into the background.

Lullabies for Peace

Society & Culture

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Dec 19, 20254 min read

A table display inside an independent bookstore, featuring children’s books, including Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut and My Papi Has a Motorcycle, alongside small gifts and zines. Behind the table, tall metal bookshelves filled with books line the walls, with a wooden ladder leaning against them and a hanging light overhead.

A table display inside an independent bookstore, featuring children’s books, including Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut and My Papi Has a Motorcycle, alongside small gifts and zines. Behind the table, tall metal bookshelves filled with books line the walls, with a wooden ladder leaning against them and a hanging light overhead.

Holding Space: Libélula Books & Co.

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Dec 16, 20258 min read

Three women are shown side by side in separate film stills. On the left, a woman with disheveled hair and a strained expression looks off-camera, her clothing slightly rumpled and her face marked by tension. In the center, a pale woman with wide, intense eyes faces forward, wearing an ornate, Victorian-style dress with puffed sleeves, her expression blank and unsettling. On the right, a smiling blonde woman holds a microphone and an umbrella, appearing cheerful and upbeat, dressed in a colorful outfit and looking slightly off to the side.

Three women are shown side by side in separate film stills. On the left, a woman with disheveled hair and a strained expression looks off-camera, her clothing slightly rumpled and her face marked by tension. In the center, a pale woman with wide, intense eyes faces forward, wearing an ornate, Victorian-style dress with puffed sleeves, her expression blank and unsettling. On the right, a smiling blonde woman holds a microphone and an umbrella, appearing cheerful and upbeat, dressed in a colorful outfit and looking slightly off to the side.

Does Woman Have an Unconscious? Cinema and the Fetish of Female Disorientation

Society & Culture

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Dec 15, 20255 min read

Two women with long hair lean in for a kiss in a dark, high-contrast black-and-white photograph. One wears a beanie; the other wears a patterned bandana. Their faces are close, lips nearly touching, partially obscured by shadow, creating an intimate and dramatic composition.

Two women with long hair lean in for a kiss in a dark, high-contrast black-and-white photograph. One wears a beanie; the other wears a patterned bandana. Their faces are close, lips nearly touching, partially obscured by shadow, creating an intimate and dramatic composition.

Shadow and Light

Perspectives & Identity

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Nov 24, 20255 min read

Four office workers sit at their desks in an open-plan office. A man in the foreground rests his chin on his hand while looking at his computer, a woman behind him concentrates on paperwork, another man types at his desk, and a woman on the right talks on the phone while reaching for a document. A stack of folders and papers sits on a cabinet in the foreground, and large windows with soft light fill the background.

Four office workers sit at their desks in an open-plan office. A man in the foreground rests his chin on his hand while looking at his computer, a woman behind him concentrates on paperwork, another man types at his desk, and a woman on the right talks on the phone while reaching for a document. A stack of folders and papers sits on a cabinet in the foreground, and large windows with soft light fill the background.

No, Feminism Didn't Ruin the Workplace—Capitalism Did.

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Nov 20, 20256 min read

A young man with light brown hair and a beard lies on his back on a blue-and-white checkered blanket, smiling gently while resting his head in a woman’s hands and lap. Her arms wrap around his head affectionately, creating a relaxed and intimate moment.

A young man with light brown hair and a beard lies on his back on a blue-and-white checkered blanket, smiling gently while resting his head in a woman’s hands and lap. Her arms wrap around his head affectionately, creating a relaxed and intimate moment.

The End of the Boyfriend Era

Society & Culture

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Nov 18, 20254 min read

Shelves inside a food pantry stocked with boxed cereals, canned goods, pasta, and other nonperishable items. Multiple rows of metal shelving hold neatly organized products such as Cheerios, Chex, macaroni and cheese, and sauces, labeled by section numbers.

Shelves inside a food pantry stocked with boxed cereals, canned goods, pasta, and other nonperishable items. Multiple rows of metal shelving hold neatly organized products such as Cheerios, Chex, macaroni and cheese, and sauces, labeled by section numbers.

SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security for Millions of Low-Income Families

World & Politics

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Nov 16, 20254 min read

Inside a small neighborhood grocery store, two customers wearing winter coats stand at the checkout counter. One person hands an item to the cashier while a glass-front refrigerator filled with Red Bull cans stands to the right. The aisle is packed with snacks, drinks, and hanging baskets, creating a cozy, cluttered feel.

Inside a small neighborhood grocery store, two customers wearing winter coats stand at the checkout counter. One person hands an item to the cashier while a glass-front refrigerator filled with Red Bull cans stands to the right. The aisle is packed with snacks, drinks, and hanging baskets, creating a cozy, cluttered feel.

The Corner Store Heroes

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Nov 16, 202514 min read

Layers of Paint and Purpose

Layers of Paint and Purpose

Layers of Paint and Purpose

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Nov 9, 20255 min read

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