Imagine you could change the world with a simple invention. Imagine that you could save millions of lives with a little tube. Now, it’s possible! …
The Critical Spotlight of Sexual Assault Pt. 2
Hello, Germs, and welcome back! The other day we talked about a pretty heavy topic: sexual assault. To recap, part one focused on how the only …
The Critical Spotlight of Sexual Assault Pt. 1
Dear Germ Readers, hello and welcome back to our corner of the world known as the Internet! Strap on in and join me on this …
Forts
A small part of me has always believed in magic. Fairies, gnomes, warlocks, hobbits… What can I say? I like fantasy. Every time I walk …
A Girl’s Guide to Real Life Happy Endings
If you think happy endings exist only in fairy tales, you are wrong. We non-fictitious people can have happy endings, too. and we don’t need …
Badass Ladies in History: The Mirabal Sisters
Hello, Germ readers! I hope your April is going well and that you are loving this beautiful beginning of spring! For today’s installment of Badass …
The One Where I Was Reading ‘1984’
I often think about how we humans have a talent of messing things up. And why is that? Why do we need to make mistakes and …
Esther Okade: Belief in Yourself Makes Dreams Come True
It’s been said that when you wish upon a star, dreams can come true. Or, when you believe in yourself, you can blaze your own …
Homelessness in a Big City
There’s no question that San Francisco is a beautiful place. Ghirardelli Square, Coit Tower, and, of course, the Golden Gate Bridge, are visited by thousands every …