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It Was Never A Secret

Nov 19, 2018 / Anna Khan / Our Folks
Victoria’s Secret chief marketing officer Ed Razek has come under fire after an interview with Vogue where he insinuated that trans and plus-size models are … Read More

I Am Fat -- And That's More Than OK

Apr 07, 2017 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
I am fat. Of all the things that shape my identity, being fat probably falls within the top 5 most important. I’ve been fat for … Read More
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Shaving, Waxing, and Squeezing: The Horrors of Sex Prep

Oct 06, 2016 / Kenyetta Whitfield / Our Folks
When I was in 10th grade I found myself in a particularly peculiar conversation with my grandmother. I was on my way upstairs to take … Read More

In Favor of a Full Bush: Why I Want Healthcare Education to include Pubes

Sep 12, 2016 / Micaela Elizabeth Canales / Our Folks
This past week, as a part of my first official semester in nursing school, I learned how to insert a urinary catheter. A urinary catheter … Read More

The Body Positive Revolution Will Not Be Commodified

Feb 04, 2016 / Carley Towne / Our Folks
One of the world’s most iconic dolls went full feminist this week. Mattel, the company that owns and operates the Barbie brand, finally acknowledged that … Read More

What are the Politics of Desirability?

Apr 08, 2015 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
“Those of us who stand outside the circle of this society’s definition of acceptable women; those of us who have been forged in the crucibles … Read More
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Challenging beauty expectations can start but not end with a new Barbie

Nov 21, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
This past March, a man by the name of Nicholay Lamm decided to launch a crowdfunding campaign to help him raise money to create a … Read More
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Nicki and Jenny: Different Approaches To Being One Of The Guys

Sep 05, 2014 / Caitlin Rodriguez / Our Folks
I have a love for music videos. I remember getting ready for middle school and having VH1 on (The Top 20 Video Countdown remember?) in … Read More

The Real Reason Students Are Fighting for Leggings

Apr 04, 2014 / Choice USA Staff / Our Folks
Most middle school girls learn the tricks of avoiding being sent home because of their clothing choices. They can scrunch up shoulders to avoid the … Read More
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