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Toxic masculinity is quintessentially American

If there is one word that perfectly encapsulates American culture, it’s individualism. Individualism facilitates capitalism and permeates our social interactions, pushing ideals of self-reliance, power, independence and hard work. But individualism is...


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Change your gaze, not your outfit

It took me years to like my body, but only seconds to learn I should hate it. When I stopped looking like a child and finally felt like a woman, the world...


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Democrats’ centrist character cannot endure

My enduring criticism of the U.S. political system has been its two-party tradition. The Democrats and Republicans solely represent the American mainstream. Their complacency within the respective demographics they appeal to prevents...


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Guest Column: Tariffs are just bad policy

Of all the freedom-grabbing, property-destroying and future-wrecking policies that come out of Washington, D.C., few make me as angry as tariffs. In most policy debates, both sides are represented in the capital....


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Trump's administration is deeply misinformed about autism

In a society increasingly shaped by science and medicine, our ability to identify and understand neurological differences should be considered a triumph of progress, especially in relation to self-understanding, acceptance and empowerment....


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Absurdism, and the embrace of impermanence

There exists an inherent tension between the value placed on tangible possessions and the lasting impact of lived experiences that often demands a choice in how we seek to pursue a fulfilling...


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Flashy to frugal, or how we wear the economy

One of my favorite pastimes is shopping, whether that be a back-to-school spree or simply walking around my local mall window shopping. However, I’ve noticed something strange in the stores I frequent:...


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In defense of Walter Mitty

I like the idea of a “feel-good” movie. I like watching an ordinary character with an average life find themselves amid an unthinkable challenge and overcome it to get a happy ending....


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Book-to-movie adaptations need a remodel

Despite being one of the most iconic novels of all time and a symbol of American literary excellence, “The Catcher in the Rye” has never been adapted for the big screen. Author...


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I know what it's like to feel different

We all are different — that is just a fact. But the idea of being different is often uncomfortable, and many have an urge to fit in and be more like “everyone...