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News & Politics

Reconciling Anti-Semitism on the Left

There is a massive degree of cognitive dissonance among self-proclaimed leftists who firmly condemn fascism, yet continue to utilize anti-Semitic rhetoric and refuse to respect Jewish people or acknowledge anti-Semitism.…

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Life

TikTok Is Offering a Community for Ex-Mormons Everywhere

Exactly how I ended up on ex-Mormon TikTok eludes me, but I’m happy I made it here. While I’m not a member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), one…

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Life

To Think That I’d Ever Meet God

The earliest memories of my family are tied to religion. When I close my eyes, I can see my entire family at Thanksgiving, eyes closed and voices alight in prayer.…

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Life

Catholic Guilt Is Complicated

I’ve only occasionally believed in God and I wouldn’t consider myself a religious person. Despite this, I’ve been baptized, had Communion, and been confirmed—meaning I’m a certified Catholic. A cousin…

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Life

Diary of a Progressive Catholic

When I went to Catholic school, I didn’t really consider myself a Catholic. I hated the constant prayer, the not-so-subtle nods to purity culture, the sixth-grade religion teacher who didn’t…

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Culture & Entertainment

Rihanna, Freud, and Mormon Porn: Religious Fetishism in Pop Culture

The 2020 Savage X Fenty Show was a huge success, receiving high praise for inclusion, style, and body positivity—until Muslim fans on social media pointed out the use of a…

News & Politics

From Holidays to Riots, Conservatives Deliberately Miss the Point

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Life

Relearning Faith in Quarantine Through Facebook Mass

Before Easter Sunday, the television in my den was only for entertainment. It was the same for the TV in my parents’ room, where I spent the summers of my…

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Photography

In the Garden of Evil

This shoot was inspired by the Garden of Eden and the traditional portrayal of fallen angels. I wanted to reverse the portrayal of the creatures, to create a glamorized and…

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Life

Lady Liberation

Though Lady Liberty enticed my parents to leave their homeland and chase the American Dream, she somehow forgot to tell them to leave the traditions at home. Being the daughter…

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Lady Liberation

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It’s the Perfect Time to Watch Todd Haynes’s Films

What Sex and Healing Are Like for Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation

The Feminine Urge to Not Shower