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Reframing ‘coming out’ as ‘letting in’

    Reframing ‘coming out’ as ‘letting in’

Coming out has always been portrayed as a monumental moment in a queer person’s life — the turning point that changes everything and the moment we can begin living a

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Capitalism thrives on conformity

    Capitalism thrives on conformity

The American Dream is an exclusionary fairy tale, one that proves that, in capitalism, whiteness sells. As a Black person, I know this all too well. As a Black transgender

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Christianity’s complicated relationship with white supremacy

    Christianity’s complicated relationship with white supremacy

Whiteness has cemented itself in every facet of the American identity, and religion is no different. Christianity has always had a complicated history of violence — not because religion is

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The medicalization of depression harms marginalized communities

    The medicalization of depression harms marginalized communities

Content Warning: This story contains language and content related to suicide and mental health issues. Viewer discretion is advised.  As the awareness of mental health gains traction, we are now

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Homophobia bars blood donations

    Homophobia bars blood donations

Less than 10 years ago, the Food and Drug Administration removed its lifetime ban on gay and bisexual men’s ability

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‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill stigmatizes LGBTQ+ youth

    ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill stigmatizes LGBTQ+ youth

Content Warning: This article contains language and content related to suicide, viewer discretion is advised. Right now we are witnessing

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Why we shouldn’t dismiss the benefits of trigger warnings

    Why we shouldn’t dismiss the benefits of trigger warnings

Every couple of months, conversations are rehashed on Twitter. There’s never any catharsis or conclusion. We all find ourselves just

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The existence of minorities is over-politicized

    The existence of minorities is over-politicized

Minority identities are often politicized and used as weapons in the agenda of the left or the right. The politics

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Maintaining collectivist ideals in an individualistic society

    Maintaining collectivist ideals in an individualistic society

When I was 17, my parents removed my door from its hinges. I was struggling with my mental health, recently

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