Graphic by Nate BartonIf there is one lesson that Americans learned in 2016, it's that we have failed at building political bridges. Less than 25 percent of Americans talk to people with whom they politically disagree, according to Jill Lepore in “The State of the Presidential Debate,” published Sept. 16, 2016 by The New Yorker. That statistic is telling and, … [Read more...] about The Women’s March Accepted all but Political Diversity
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Continue Princess Leia’s Legacy
Art by Sybil ZhangPrincess Leia was my childhood hero. Even though I was born in the 90s and Star Wars had already been out for a while, my parent's enthusiasm for the original trilogy wore off on me. I remember dressing up as her for Halloween, and my mom spending hours twisting my hair into the iconic bun-style. Since the actress who played her, Carrie Fisher, recently passed … [Read more...] about Continue Princess Leia’s Legacy
Cosmetic Surgery Doesn’t Negate Feminism
Art by Jessica Ragsdale This piece is the counter to another Plastic Surgery piece, found here. The question of whether or not plastic surgeries are a feminist issue has been a hot topic recently. On October 3, Buzzfeed released a video called "Should I Get Botox" on their Snapchat story following a 33-year-old comedian, Rose Surnow. She was beginning to see lines on her … [Read more...] about Cosmetic Surgery Doesn’t Negate Feminism
Outcries Over Lands’ End Interview Illuminate the Ongoing Controversy over Abortion
Art by Peau PorotesanoLands’ End has recently become embroiled in a controversy over an interview with pioneering feminist Gloria Steinem. The interview with Steinem by the brand’s new CEO, Federica Marchionni, was published in Lands’ End's spring catalogue in a new series titled “Legends.” The interview, which focused on topics like women in the … [Read more...] about Outcries Over Lands’ End Interview Illuminate the Ongoing Controversy over Abortion
Embrace Your Label
Art by Kris Harper“Feminist: a person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.” Most of us recognize this line from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED talk on feminism, thanks to its sample on Beyonce’s pop hit “***Flawless.” By sampling this audio clip, Beyonce proudly declared membership in an ideological … [Read more...] about Embrace Your Label
