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Culture & Commentary


Constant Vigilance, and Other Lies
My family has superpowers. No, we can’t fly or lift cars. But honestly? I’d argue our powers are more useful than that. My mom had an...

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Apr 285 min read


Are Dogs a Tool of the Patriarchy?
A Feminist Reflection on Pets, Labor, and Who Picks Up the Poop Are dogs a tool of the patriarchy? Wait, wait—don’t kill me. Let’s get...

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Apr 145 min read


There, There, Little Lady—Now Smile for the Camera
Growing up as a girl is confusing. I was told, “Reach for the stars, even YOU can become president!” (Evidently not.) At the same time,...

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Feb 198 min read


Why I’m Done Arguing About “Not All Men.”
I’ve often wished for a button I could slam my palm against and—poof—men are a thing of the past. The ultimate lesbian dream. “But...

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Feb 36 min read


Fictional Justice
“The detectives on the scene recovered what they believed to be the murder weapon. A modified handgun, its muzzle covered by a plastic...

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Jan 3015 min read


The Devil Wears Prada: A Sapphic Love Story in Disguise
“Alright everyone,” Nigel shouts into the office. “Gird your loins!” To music that could belong in a jauntier James Bond film, the office...

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Jan 298 min read


Handed Down: The Weight of Inherited Insecurities
Trigger warning: disordered eating “I hate PE,” I said, staring down at my thighs. We were sitting on the curb where the pavilion met the...

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Jan 285 min read
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