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Daniel Dalton / BuzzFeed / Via unsplash.com Depression and anxiety are issues that transcend gender, and not all people experience depression the same way. This particular post focuses on depression...
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This Is How Debt Teaches You About Money
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I Gave A Speech About Race To The Publishing Industry And No One Heard Me
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7 Essays To Read: How Money Affects Love, Muppet Sex, And What's Wrong With...
This week, six women share their stories about how income disparity affects their relationships. Read that and other essays from Pacific Standard, Racked, The Offing, and more. "White Supremacy and...
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“Transparent” Deserves Its Emmys, But How Can The Show Get Better?
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How To Flirt With Queer Girls Without Making A Total Fool Of Yourself
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I Used To Be An Alcoholic. Now I'm A Stoner Who Has A Drink Sometimes.
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School Is Racist
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We Asked 17 People Why They Visited A Planned Parenthood And These Are Their...
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“We Think Victims Deserve Our Sympathy Only If They’re Well-Behaved"
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Anne Hathaway Can't Win
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7 Essays To Read: When Schools Are Racist, "Depressiongrams," And...
This week, 10 nonwhite Americans speak out about discrimination they’ve experienced inside the classroom. Read that and other essays from The Daily Dot, Medium, Salon, and more. "School Is Racist" —...
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How Income Disparity Impacts Romantic Relationships
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