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Learning New Things: Recognize Your Privilege

Oct 07, 2014 / Robyn Smith / Our Folks
Life is full of coincidences, so it was no surprise to me that the assigned reading for one of my classes explored a topic that … Read More

The People’s Climate March: Bringing Movements Together

Sep 24, 2014 / Tristan Cimini / Our Folks
On Sunday, September 21, 2014, the People’s Climate March was held in New York City. Organizers estimated that over 400,000 people from across the globe … Read More

Sometimes I'm not a feminist

Sep 11, 2014 / Samaria Johnson / Our Folks
When Beyoncé ended her performance at last month’s Video Music Awards last month with her song “***Flawless” and the giant screen flashing the key phrase … 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

What Fighting Sexual Assault Looks Like on My Campus

May 22, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
It’s no surprise to anyone even halfway paying attention to the news as of late that campus sexual assault is a buzzy topic right now. … Read More

“But What About False Rape Accusations”: ‘Ally’ Derailment and Gender-Based Sexual Assault

Apr 14, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
A while back, a dude started coming to the feminist student group that I’m the president of. He was cisgender and heterosexual (cishet). I’ll call … Read More

No More “White Knights”: On Plans for a Steubenville Movie and Silencing Survivors

Apr 07, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
Circling the feminist and progressive blogosphere the past few days has been the news that Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B Entertainment, is apparently making a … Read More

Bodily Autonomy and Red Lipstick: On Being Femme, and Reclaiming our Bodies

Mar 24, 2014 / Katherine / Our Folks
I own 13 shades of lipstick. I also have, according to my latest tally, 20 dresses, 16 skirts, 5 pairs of heels, and 18 pairs … Read More

Sex-Selection Abortion Bans: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Mar 21, 2014 / Nick / Our Folks
In 2012, Congress failed to pass the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA), which would ban sex, and race based abortions. Shrouded in faux feminism and blatant … Read More

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