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Where the Green Grass Grows: Cultivating a Haven Away from outside Violence

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by Elly Belle
March 31, 2020 at 9:00am
Having a place to recharge is essential for everyone, but for people who are both oppressed and personally affected by the terrors of the outside world, relaxation is part of resisting.
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A $2 Lifeline: Astrology Apps Give a New Meaning to Universal Healthcare

by Gina Escandon
March 30, 2020 at 9:00am
The planets and stars function as a lifeline for many of those who can’t access traditional healthcare. Read more »
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Fake It Off: Reddit’s r/Illnessfakers Community and the Politics of Disbelief

by Anna Hamilton
March 23, 2020 at 10:18am
The continued tracking of alleged over-the-top chronically ill influencers is part of an established cultural history of believing that chronically ill people, particularly women, are exaggerating or faking their illnesses for profit. Read more »
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Immunocompromised Teachers Are on the Frontlines of Coronavirus

by Brooke Knisley
March 18, 2020 at 11:04am
The safety of all citizens—regardless if they are living with disabilities, have compromised immune systems, or are able-bodied teens—should be prioritized over a business or institution’s bottom-line. Read more »
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Cover the Coronavirus without Being an Ableist Asshole

by Caroline Reilly
March 13, 2020 at 5:53pm
Our current discourse reinforces the reality that some of our lives are more deserving of being fraught with worry and risk, but warding off coronavirus is on all of us. Read more »
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What Just Happened?: Coronavirus Is Here

by Bitch HQ
March 13, 2020 at 4:21pm
We are not helpless. Educating ourselves is the first step: Once we know what we’re facing, we can act. Read more »
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The Inescapability of Social Media’s Sexual Violence Discourse

by Gabrielle Alexa Noel
March 11, 2020 at 10:33am
How can I navigate a media cycle that can cause flashbacks, panic attacks, and anxiety if I’m receiving push notifications about rape with no trigger warnings? Read more »
Jessamyn Stanley, a Black yogi with short, natural black hair, does yoga outside. She wears a crop top and leggings and the sun is soft behind her.

Nama-Slay: For Black, Southern Women, Practicing Mindfulness Offers Escape

by Khalisa Rae
March 2, 2020 at 11:09am
What happens when you turn to spaces that are supposed to be built for healing, only to find yourself an outsider? Read more »
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For the Love of Goop: What We Lose When Women’s Magazines Prioritize Celebrity over Truth

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
February 25, 2020 at 11:53am
Dr. Jen Gunter didn’t want to build a career out of criticizing Goop, but Goop didn’t stop giving her reason to be critical. Read more »
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The Intimate Act of Performing Pain

by Caroline Reilly
February 12, 2020 at 10:00am
There’s an acute and near-indescribable vulnerability that comes with admitting to being in pain in real time. Read more »
Erin Khar, a white woman with black hair and brown eyes, stands against a brick wall. She wears a black coat and has a soft smile.

Cleaned Up: “Strung Out” Complicates the Conversation about Women and Opioid Addiction

by Elizabeth Lothian
February 11, 2020 at 9:00am
We can only help people if they’re alive; the only bottom you can’t recover from is death. Read more »

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Critical Conditions: For Trans Individuals, Seeking Medical Care Can Be a Minefield

by Kari Mugo
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When trans individuals encounter the medical system, they're often met with discrimination and misunderstanding. Read more »