Their Uproarious Laughter

When I heard Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s opening statement, what struck me, as it struck so many people, was her recollection of the laughter of two teenage boys—their uproarious laughter at her expense. It made a memory, one that I’ve often pushed down over the course of my life, resurface. The school bus in middle school was no man’s land. No adults except for the bus driver who, with his back turned to us and […]

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Fabric by Demelza

I place fabric over my skin not to cover up but to glorify. I am independent, powerful. I ask not for your attention, nor your comments, but rather that you respect my fabric and its contents. You may look but not touch, for a landscape should remain uncultivated until it is ready for such. I […]

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Everyday Sexism

The Everyday Sexism Project was started by Laura Bates with the intention of providing a safe place for women to share instances of sexism that happen daily. The unfortunate truth is that we’ve all had to deal with this at some point or another. The range of offenses is vast, and women spend their lives being […]

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