September 17th marks the 10 year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, the movement that swept the globe and made socialism cool again.
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A Brief History of Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
As American forces withdrew, the Taliban quickly swept through the country, threatening women’s rights in Afghanistan once again.
How Bail Works and Why Some Are Calling for a System Overhaul
The U.S. is one of two countries to have a for-profit cash bail system. Here’s how bail works and how we could be doing it better.
What Does Work From Home Mean for the Lifestyle of the Future?
At first, most people seemed anxious about having to work from home. But times change, and now, workers are threatening to leave if they can’t stay remote.
Have We Ruined Thrift Stores for People Who Actually Need Them?
The humble thrift store has moved up in status to be a place where trendy people shop for unique pieces. But where does that leave the original customers?
Dark Academia: The Old World Aesthetic That’s Reviving the Humanities
Ink wells, plaid pea coats, and Greek poetry. These are a few of Dark Academia’s favorite things in an age when arts and humanities are increasingly devalued.
Fanfiction Is Older Than You Think – But Can It Survive Stricter Intellectual Property Laws?
As intellectual property laws become stricter, fanfiction finds fewer places to exist and has even landed in US federal court. But remaking popular stories is a tale as old as time.
13 Dark Anime That Showcase What’s Wrong With the World
If you’re not an anime fan, you might think anime is just cartoons from Japan. But these dark anime are anything but Disney-approved kid-friendly content.
The Persecution Complex in the Modern Age: Defensive Delusions and Resistance to Change
Adopting a persecution complex is a common way of coping with one’s fear of change. However, on such a widespread scale, this phenomenon can have seriously harmful effects.
Did Suffragette Emily Davison Really Mean to Throw Herself in Front of a Horse?
Emily Davison, the famous English suffragist, died in 1913 when she ran out onto a race track and was trampled by a horse. Was this a political suicide or just an unfortunate accident?
Everyone’s Opinion Matters: The Death of Expertise
Growing hostility toward expert knowledge isn’t just the death of expertise. That hostility is partly a response to the abuse and unethical actions perpetrated by so-called experts.
Goblincore: TikTok’s New Woodland Aesthetic
You’ve heard of Cottagecore. Now get ready for its frog-loving, mushroom-gathering sister aesthetic, Goblincore, that’s bringing foraging back into the mainstream.
Women Who Hate Women: Dissecting the Trend of the Pick-Me Girl
The pick-me girl isn’t like other girls. She’s been conditioned to believe that there is something inherently wrong with being a woman.
What Makes An E-Girl? A Guide to the E-Girl Aesthetic and Life
The e-girl aesthetic mixes fashion, internet history, and what it means to grow up online. Like her predecessors, the e-girl is no stranger to flak.
Cottagecore: Beauty, Tranquility, and A Timeless Perspective on Labor
More than just a fashion trend, the countryside-themed aesthetics of Cottagecore reflects a change in the way society approaches work and living.
Here’s the Inclusive Barbie Line That’s Redefining Beauty
This plastic icon of girlhood has been on the receiving end of support and backlash. The inclusive barbie line showcases a more diverse range of races, body types, and genders.