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Inside the Fight for Marriage Equality in Ohio

May 19, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
Marriage equality seems to be expanding every month, with states like Michigan and Arkansas having court cases and lawsuits against the state. The issue of … Read More

Four Things I Learned as a Campus Organizer

Apr 28, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
In less than two weeks, I will be graduating from college. I will listen to a lot of that Vitamin C song, toss my cap … Read More

Can A Buzzfeed Quiz Really Determine Your Privilege?

Apr 21, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
“I consider myself to be physically attractive.” “I’ve always had cable.” “I have never been a victim of violence because of my race.” These questions … Read More

Seeking Justice for Victims while Dealing with an Unjust Prison System

Apr 14, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
Trigger warning: sexual and domestic violence I will be honest: I hate focusing on perpetrators of sexual assault. I like to focus my energy to … Read More

Five Things I Want to See More At Social Justice Conferences

Apr 07, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
I adore social justice conferences. I love the spaces, the atmosphere, the fact that I know I have something in common with every person in … Read More

The Politics of Being a Tall Woman

Mar 31, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
My height is political. It has taken me too long to write that sentence. I am 5’11”, cisgender woman.  The “average” female in the US … Read More

Challenging Ableism: Autism and the Conversation about Vaccines

Mar 24, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
Recently there has been a debacle in the public health field about the connection between vaccines and autism. The Center for Disease Control will tell … Read More

Negotiating The Vagina Monologues with Intersectional Feminism

Mar 03, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
It’s that time of year – when college campuses and communities host The Vagina Monologues. This is the third year I have been involved with … Read More

Why Ohio Needs to Keep Golden Week

Feb 24, 2014 / Allie / Our Folks
Ah, yes, as an Ohioan, I’ll never forget the first Election season and Golden Week where I could legally vote. What a magical time, literally … Read More

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