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This is going to be a hard one to write, and probably a hard one to read. But on November 20th, as we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance, we need to look unflinchingly at what’s happening to our trans siblings – both here in the US and globally. According to TGEU’s annual Trans Murder Monitoring…
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year are fast approaching, which means that it’s the prime season for holiday travel. Though you might be worrying about seeing your annoying family or focused on how to pack your suitcase at the last minute, there are other factors to consider during your travels, such as managing and maintaining…
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Spooky season is upon us, ghoulies. No, seriously, have you checked the calendar? That’s right. We’re somehow over halfway through October and Halloween is approaching faster than a trick-or-treating child on unlimited Skittles. With the clock ticking, it’s time to get serious about something important: your costume. With just weeks left until the big day,…
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The concept of “Brat Summer” took the world by storm soon after British singer Charli XCX‘s hit album “Brat,” released on June 7 and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard charts. Suddenly we saw the album’s distinctive yet minimalistic cover art: “brat” written in low-res font on a lime green background everywhere and it…
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It’s 2024, and your uterus (or your partner’s uterus, or your friend’s uterus, or just uteruses in general) is on the ballot. Again. Still. Always. I know, I know, we’re all tired of fighting this fight. But unless you want to wake up in January 2025 with fewer rights than a clump of cells, it’s…
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It’s officially back-to-school season in the District, kiddos! Seas of new faces have arrived in our fair city to study at one of our many esteemed collegiate institutions, bringing with them boxes of clothes, their hopes and dreams, and, of course, their supercharged hormones. It doesn’t matter where your alumni allegiance may lie *cough, #RaiseHigh…
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Every year, thousands of football fans fly from various locations across the country (and from outside the United States) to attend the long-awaited Super Bowl. After a full season of hard work and determination, people around the world tune in virtually and in person to see the best athletes compete, show off their talent,…
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As if periods weren’t already enough of a pain in the… well, you know where… now we have to worry about toxic metals in our tampons? It’s enough to make anyone want to curl up in a ball and hide under the covers for a couple of days (which, coincidentally, is about how long my…
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Every August 20, the southern part of the U.S. unites as a collective to honor Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD). And, this year, let it be a reminder to all of us regardless of region to come together in steadfast support of this community. SHAAD was founded in 2019 by the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAD)…
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You hold the infinite creativity of another’s imagination in your hands when you pick up a book and enter a world created by someone else. Their words are the blueprint and your mind brings their vision to life. We are celebrating Love Your Bookshop Day. Here are a few of our favorite DC bookstores. Be…
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