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Why I Appreciate Living in a State with Strong Reproductive Rights
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Patton Oswalt Deserves Every Bit of Happiness: A Response to Online Critics
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How to Remind Yourself That You’re Not a Terrible Parent
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10 Self-Care Activities I Would Pursue If Time Allowed
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What I Discovered When I Donated My Liver to My Closest Friend
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A Mother’s Empowering Response to Being Called an ‘Old Hag’ Over Gray Hair Gains Attention
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5 Universal Truths About Growing Up in a Small Town
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10 Reasons Your Childhood Best Friend Is Still Your Forever Friend
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5 Reasons Why Mindy Kaling is Essential for Television
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The ‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival You’ve Always Imagined Is Finally Coming to Life
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