Donald Trump has only been president for a few short months, but has already established himself and his administration as nefariously self-interested and blatantly anti-woman. His recent nomination of 52-year-old conservative Kentucky lawyer John K. Bush to serve on the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Read More …
The United Kingdom’s general election is today, a snap election called by the Prime Minister, Theresa May. The reasons were supposedly being “Brexit and public services.” Of course, all elections are important, but I think this one is especially so as we have a real opposition Read More …
I am my mother’s language kneaded among the discolored patches of my skin & I am teeth skidding across waters salt collecting on rolled tongues & she is smattered against condemnation in a country whose flag bears colors akin to her own Read More …
Self-image: the idea one has of their own abilities, appearance, and personality. It is a relatively simple noun which impacts almost every single part of a person’s day and life. Although self-positivity has become increasingly mainstream and highlighted by topics such as the feminist movement, Read More …
We live in a time in which women are encouraged to go to school, get a job and do whatever they want with their lives. While this is great, there was a time, not too long ago, when women were not allowed to go to Read More …
“She’s so catfish.” “Take her swimming on the first date.” “Makeup is lying to someone about your appearance.” “She looks better with makeup.” “She looks better without makeup.” “Girls only wear makeup to impress men.” The power of social media within the last decade has Read More …
Traditionally, the elephant is a symbolic animal in several cultures around the world. It’s often associated with strength, power, longevity, stamina, spirit, loyalty, wisdom, and eternity, which makes it hard to believe that people are willing to murder these innocent animals for their tusks. Unfortunately, Read More …
I and many other fans of the Netflix original series Sense8 are bitterly disappointed at the recent cancellation of the show, one of the most uniquely diverse programs of late – all in the cast, characters, and plot. It is one of the first of Read More …
People who are not white or of European origin are usually placed in the category of ‘People of Color,’ a term used to encompass all those who may have common or similar experiences of systemic racism. However, despite this, prejudice still exists between POC groups, Read More …
As a North American of South Indian descent, I have always been torn between living my life based on the culture I’ve grown up in versus the culture my family is still affixed to. The one thing that has bothered me, and makes me angrier Read More …
