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Cognitive Biases in Decision Making: Understanding Your Own Brain
Cognitive biases make it easier for us to make decisions, but they also open us up to manipulation from outside forces.
Pro-abortion Stances Are the Norm — Surveying Islam and Judaism
The US Supreme Court may have refuted Abortion Rights, but a survey of Islamic and Jewish jurisprudence reveals that Abortion Rights permissibility is the norm, rather than the exception.
How Psychology Changed the Way We Think of Personal Responsibility About Mental Health
By making mental health all about the individual, psychology fails to address the social factors behind the silent mental health crisis.
Angelcore: The Internet’s New Femme (And Feminist) Aesthetic
Clad in pearls, lace, and soft pastels, angelcore borrows Catholic imagery to create an ethereal style and send a powerful message.
Douche Vitriol: Incels’ Toxic History and the Alt-Right Connection
Incel groups date back to 1990s. The term started with a community of people, both men and women, unsuccessful in their attempts to find romantic partners.
TikTok Is Feeding Diet Culture and We Need To Do Something About It
TikTok trends pave the way for diet culture keep thriving but users can use the app to reject it.
How the Karen Meme Was Born and Reborn Into Our Lexicon
Before the Karen meme, there was Becky, and before her, Miss Ann. How did these names that usually represent privileged white women enter our vernacular?
How Christian Is the Anti-Abortion Stance?
Pro-Lifers cite Christianity to explain anti-abortion activism leading up to the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. But is that really a Christian stance?
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.
r/Childfree: The Reddit Community That Doesn’t Need Kids
It’s a running joke that Facebook is home to parent groups and Facebook moms. But Reddit’s r/childfree community is also beginning to build its online presence.
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.
“Women Aren’t Funny”: A Brief History of the Women Who Shaped Stand-up Comedy
Stand-up comedy took shape over the course of the last 150-odd years and women have been there helping shape it from day one. Here are some of those women.
What Does Queersexual Mean?
What does queersexual mean? The lesser-known term refers to someone who is attracted to anyone who belongs to the LGBTQ+ community.
What’s the Alt-Right Pipeline and How Does It Work?
The alt-right pipeline keeps getting mentioned online. But what is it exactly and how do you deal with it?
A Unionizing History & Strategy Reading List for Anybody With a Job
This reading list will take you through the history of labor in America and give readers an in-depth look at the strategies and methods for unionizing and movement building.