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Jennifer Gerson
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Lydia Kiesling’s new novel looks at the choices millennial women face against the backdrop of climate change
The main character of ‘Mobility’ grapples with her role in rebranding the oil and gas industry as she climbs the corporate ladder.
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Joyce Carol Oates says current political moment ‘is far beyond the scope of literary fiction’
The esteemed author’s new collection of short stories, ‘Zero-Sum,’ is influenced by today’s political and cultural moment, women’s life experiences and the ways they are connected.
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Charity Lawson led ‘The Bachelorette’ her way — changing the franchise's narrative on race in the process
Fans of the long-running franchise credit Bachelorette Charity Lawson, only the fourth woman of color to be franchise lead, for the season’s success.
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Young Americans who identify with gun culture are more likely to believe in male supremacy, research shows
A first-of-its-kind study surveyed over 4000 14- to 30-year old Americans and highlights the role that social media is playing in misogyny — and the U.S. gun violence epidemic.
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Poetry collection ‘Negative Money’ explores how everything in American life has a price
Poet Lillian-Yvonne Bertram released their latest collection of poems just days before the Supreme Court’s decisions on affirmative action and student debt relief.
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This quick conversation can help keep guns out of children’s hands
Asking about firearms as part of a basic checklist before playdates can help parents cut the risk of a deadly accident, experts say.
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These lawmakers want less gendered language in the law
The U.S. legal code currently defaults to the masculine form when referring to people, but the Equality in Our Laws Act would change that.
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Chi Omega sisters call for change after nonbinary member was kicked out
Following the removal of Fabián Guzmán, Chi Omega members past and present are asking the national organization to provide updated guidance around who can join based on their gender identity and sex at birth.
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They were the first nonbinary sorority member at their university. Why did Chi Omega void their membership?
Fabián Guzmán was a beloved sister, slated to be the recruitment chair. Despite giving them permission to rush last fall, the national office voided their membership earlier this month. Now, Guzmán has questions.
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‘Chef’s Choice’ author TJ Alexander on why rom-coms are the ultimate trans allegory
Trans people’s lives have all of the elements of a good rom-com: intrigue, interest in someone or something and obstacles to overcome, they said.