Toxic Masculinity Harms Men Too

If hiding behind one’s fake exterior while brooding over the struggles to stay “manly” is what masculinity entails, then the only way to classify it would be “toxic.”

January 15, 2022

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The Harms of Corporate 'Greenwashing'

Greenwashing is a marketing practice of using deceptive marketing techniques to persuade consumers that an organization’s unsustainable products and vision are environmentally-friendly.

December 13, 2021

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Being disabled and living in an able-body centered world

Ableism manifests in a myriad of forms, ranging from the lack of access to transportation to the use of ableist language in daily conversations.

December 3, 2021

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Bills Against Colorist Beauty Products

Education about the issue of skin-lightening and its adverse effects, combined with advocacy work in the greater community, provides hope to change colorist views and end risky methods taken to attain light skin.

November 11, 2021

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Why Staying Silent on the Texas Abortion Ban Spells Doom for Abortion-Seekers

After a law banning abortions after six weeks was enacted in Texas, the public is outraged.

September 25, 2021

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Texas Teachers Can Now Go to Jail for Not Reporting Trans Students

Texas’s latest anti-trans law further alienates kids who are already experiencing crises from an unprecedented level of cruel legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ people.

September 14, 2021

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Shattering Stereotypes and Sending Messages at the Olympics

Now is the perfect opportunity to reflect on how the Olympics have been used as a stage for breaking stereotypes and global activism throughout the decades.

September 12, 2021

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July is BIPOC Mental Health Month

Still, we should keep the momentum going all year round, as the underrepresentation of BIPOC Mental Health and struggles are a continual battle.

August 8, 2021

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Male Teachers in Spain Start Skirt-Wearing Movement Against Homophobia

While the fight for gender equality has always been an ongoing battle and education about such matters has always been sought after, it is only actions like these that make way for changes to materialize

July 7, 2021

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New Pipeline, Continued Resistance in the American Midwest

After almost six years of public hearings and overcoming stiff regulatory hurdles, the Canadian energy company, Enbridge, finally managed to launch its construction of a new Line 3 through northern Minnesota in December 2020

July 3, 2021

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The Importance of LGBTQ+ Narratives in the Classroom

An equitable education must include increased visibility and support for LGBTQ+ students and teachers

June 27, 2021

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How Black Lives Matter Has Influenced the Movement for Palestinian Justice

Solidarity is never pre-determined: it can only be cultivated and driven with intersectionality, as shown by the role of BLM in striving for Palestinian justice and liberation

June 25, 2021

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A Breakdown of Mutual Aid and Why It Matters

Mutual aid is a form of solidarity-based support, where communities unite against a common struggle, rather than leaving individuals to fend for themselves

June 13, 2021

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NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes After Widespread Concerns of Discrimination

NBC’s commendable indifference and persistence in this situation demonstrates the sincerity in their decision, and the pressure continues to build on the HFPA to do better

May 25, 2021

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May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here's Why This Matters.

AAPI month highlights and focuses on the heritage, stories, contributions, and experiences of the Asian and Asian-American communities

May 15, 2021

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How the Pandemic Has Hurt Colleges Serving Low-Income Communities

Hundreds of thousands of college students have been pushed to delay school or even drop out because of the burdens of the economic crisis

May 11, 2021

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Why We Must Hold Morgan Wallen Accountable

Earlier this year in February, country singer Morgan Wallen was caught saying the N-word on video and blatantly violating COVID regulations

April 8, 2021

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Disabled People Are Waiting, Anxiously, For Lifesaving COVID-19 Vaccinations

While the demands for inoculation are high, it is important to prioritize the needs of our people correctly

April 5, 2021

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The Importance of Highlighting Black Women in STEM

These historic women are not only an inspiration in academia, but also as strong daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers who devoted their lives to STEM despite the challenges of Black underrepresentation throughout history

April 4, 2021

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Prominent Defender of Women's Rights, Loujain al-Hathloul, is released from Saudi Arabian Prison

Well-known for her campaigning against the driving ban and the campaign to end the male guardianship system, Hathloul is one of the most outspoken woman's human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia

March 17, 2021

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Why Paris's Archaic 'Sauvadet Law' Must Go

Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, rejoiced when fined a hefty sum of nearly $100,000 for forgoing the “Sauvadet Law” in her 2018 staffing by appointing too many females in the top civil service positions

January 25, 2021

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Projecting Forward: How 2020 Redefined 'Blackness' in Animation

As we move on to 2021, we can look forward to animations that reflect different styles and tones, and are geared for different ages

January 19, 2021

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Willie Simmons's $9 Robbery: How the Criminal Justice System Has Failed Us Again

At the ripe age of 25, Willie Simmons was sentenced to life in prison for a $9 robbery

December 17, 2020

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Varshini Sathiyaseelan

Toxic Masculinity Harms Men Too

The Harms of Corporate 'Greenwashing'

Being disabled and living in an able-body centered world

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Bills Against Colorist Beauty Products

Why Staying Silent on the Texas Abortion Ban Spells Doom for Abortion-Seekers

Texas Teachers Can Now Go to Jail for Not Reporting Trans Students

Shattering Stereotypes and Sending Messages at the Olympics

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month

Male Teachers in Spain Start Skirt-Wearing Movement Against Homophobia

New Pipeline, Continued Resistance in the American Midwest

The Importance of LGBTQ+ Narratives in the Classroom

How Black Lives Matter Has Influenced the Movement for Palestinian Justice

A Breakdown of Mutual Aid and Why It Matters

NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes After Widespread Concerns of Discrimination

May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here's Why This Matters.

How the Pandemic Has Hurt Colleges Serving Low-Income Communities

Why We Must Hold Morgan Wallen Accountable

Disabled People Are Waiting, Anxiously, For Lifesaving COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Importance of Highlighting Black Women in STEM

Prominent Defender of Women's Rights, Loujain al-Hathloul, is released from Saudi Arabian Prison

Why Paris's Archaic 'Sauvadet Law' Must Go

Projecting Forward: How 2020 Redefined 'Blackness' in Animation

Willie Simmons's $9 Robbery: How the Criminal Justice System Has Failed Us Again

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