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April 27, 2016
Cuba in 2016: An Island Frozen in Time
Were it not for my Cuban heritage, I would never have never been able to glimpse Cuba’s present-day reality from…
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Vegas must move away from objectifying women in their advertisements and clubs. New policies should be put in place in…
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With Americans such as swimmer Missy Franklin and gymnast Gabby Douglas most likely taking the center stage, here are some…
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April 3, 2016
Alice Walker: A Black Author, Activist, and Feminist
Alice Walker's adverse experiences forged her into the woman of strong character and conviction who so beautifully championed race and…
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April 3, 2016
Say My Name
It has been a lifetime’s work of trying to find my name beautiful again. There are days where I am…
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March 31, 2016
Honoring Gloría Anzaldúa
Words have power. Stories, articles, and novels shape us. The writer and theorist Gloria Anzaldúa understood that. And because Anzaldúa's…
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March 11, 2016
How the Healthcare Industry is Riddled with Sexism
There are many examples of the way the health industry fails women that are both legitimate threats to their health…
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March 9, 2016
Wangari Maathai: Empowering Women and the Environment
This Women’s History Month, consider Wangari Maathai’s many accomplishments and her impact on the world, especially in Africa.
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March 8, 2016
LENA Menstrual Cups: Your Body, Your Life, Your Period
By far, menstrual cups are becoming more socially feasible as a healthier, more conscientious choice for consumers who want to…
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March 5, 2016
How Not to be a Harmful Voluntourist
If you’re a budding voluntourist, beware the self-serving programs that do more harm than good. Look instead to organizations that…
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