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Hitting Like a Girl: Toxic Femininity and Internalized Misogyny

It’s not what the Manosphere thinks it is.

Oct 21

A 1950s advert for a Bendix washing machine. Toxic femininity limits women’s potential.

Oct 21

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How Does Public Transportation Help the Environment?

It’s not a magic bullet, but it’s still a potent weapon against climate change

Aug 19

An electric train makes its way through a city, running on sustainable energy. It could help fight climate change by reducing our need for fossil fuels.

Aug 19

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Trump’s Near Assassination Doesn’t Change Who He Is

This is not the time to let sympathy silence our dissent

Jul 15

A beautiful sunset behind a limp American flag.

Jul 15

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Donald Trump Says You’ll Never Have To Vote Again

Convicted felon Donald Trump is a loser, and that’s all he’ll ever be

Jul 30

An image of Donald Trump on the front of a New York Times newspaper. The word above his head simply reads, “Cliffhanger.”

Jul 30

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What is Perseverance Porn, and Why Do We Fall For It?

The system failing isn’t inspirational

May 25, 2023

The words ‘Good Vibes Only’ drawn in the sand of a beach.

May 25, 2023

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Bluesky Culture: Why We Block And Don’t Engage

I feel zero shame for blocking trolls and MAGA folks

22h ago

A close up view of app icons on a phone screen. One of them is Twitter. Twitter doesn’t have a culture of blocking like Bluesky.

22h ago

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Burning Bridges: If You Light the Match, You Face the Consequences

If you light a bridge on fire, you can’t complain that nobody wants to cross it

5d ago

A bridge made of rotten wood, partially collapsed.

5d ago

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Raw Milk: Is It Safe to Drink?

Really? Is this where we’re at?

Nov 25

Pouring milk into a mason jar. Raw milk is a potential vector for many serious diseases.

Nov 25

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Casual Discrimination: Don’t Worry, You Don’t Look Autistic!

It doesn’t seem like a big deal until you have to deal with it daily

Nov 21

A wheelchair sign spraypainted on asphalt. Autistic people can be disabled in many different ways.

Nov 21

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The “States’ Rights” Idea Makes Citizenship Meaningless

If citizenship doesn’t guarantee equal rights, why have it?

Nov 18

A close-up map of the United States.

Nov 18

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9x Top Writer. Opinion pieces about human rights and activism. Enjoying my work? I also host a weekly newsletter and biweekly podcast at World-Weary.com.

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