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Every Woman’s Harassment Story Deserves to Be Told

Dec 17, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast Over the past weekend, the #metoo movement surged on social media, with countless women sharing their experiences of sexual assault or harassment. However, many felt that their stories weren’t serious enough to share. This sentiment inspired filmmaker Sarah Connors to discuss the tendency to downplay personal experiences of harassment, highlighting how silence…

This Teen is Advocating for Menstrual Health and Safety

Dec 9, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast Every month, I stroll through the grocery store, effortlessly picking up everything my daughter and I need for our periods—tampons, pads, pantyliners—all without a second thought. I toss these essentials into my cart alongside frozen veggies and dairy products. However, many women and teenage girls aren’t as fortunate. Unfortunately, not every woman…

Dear Men: Here’s Why We’re So Exhausted

Dec 7, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast Emotional labor is often invisible. It’s the mental and emotional energy women expend to manage the feelings of others, ensure comfort, and meet societal expectations—expectations that start from childhood, when girls are encouraged to be polite while boys are told to toughen up. This reality is deeply felt, especially by some women…

Farewell to 2017: A Year We’re Eager to Forget

Dec 1, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast 2017 has felt like an uninvited guest—much like that awkward holiday gathering with your racist relatives—who just won’t leave. As we bid adieu to this chaotic year, let’s take a reflective stroll through a landscape riddled with disasters, disappointments, and downright absurdities. It’s time to wave goodbye to the calamity that was…

I’m a Feminist Everywhere Except in My Own Home — But I’m Ready to Change That

Nov 26, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast When the #metoo movement surged into public consciousness, my initial reaction was one of personal unease. As many began to adopt the hashtag on their profiles, I found myself hesitating. It reopened old wounds that I needed time to confront. I wasn’t prepared to jump into the fray so publicly. By the…

Please Don’t Touch Me: A Call for Respect in Personal Boundaries

Nov 19, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast I have a strong aversion to physical touch. My partner, David, can attest to this. At family gatherings, I tend to steer clear of hugs, and I find greetings that involve kisses incredibly uncomfortable. It feels strange to me when individuals who aren’t part of my inner circle, like my husband or…

Outdated Views on Women’s Roles Spark Controversy in Missouri Senate Race

Nov 15, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast In a recent debacle, a Republican candidate vying for a Senate seat in Missouri has caused quite a stir with his outdated views on women’s roles. While discussing his personal expectations, Lucas Carter expressed a desire to return home every evening to a well-prepared dinner—cooked, of course, by his girlfriend. He also…

Why Matt Damon Should Reconsider His Stance on Sexual Harassment

Nov 14, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast Recently, actor Matt Damon shared his thoughts with a major news outlet about the ongoing revelations regarding sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. He labeled the current moment as a “watershed” for men, who are finally facing consequences for their inappropriate behaviors. While it’s vital to have male voices in this discourse,…

An Unsettling Look at Trump’s Disparaging Remarks About Women

Nov 2, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of political discourse, few figures have sparked as much controversy as Donald Trump, particularly in relation to his comments about women. As numerous powerful individuals have been exposed for predatory behavior, it’s crucial to remember the head of the pack. A recent compilation video by the Washington Post features…

Brock Turner: A Disturbing Example of Rape in Academic Discourse

Oct 31, 2023

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Get Pregnant Fast On a fateful January evening in 2014, two vigilant students on bicycles witnessed a harrowing scene behind a dumpster at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. They saw a man assaulting an unconscious woman, quickly intervening and detaining the perpetrator until police arrived. The man they restrained was none other than 19-year-old…

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