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ProudToBeMe

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Abercrombie & Fitch: It's Time to Redefine 'Cool'

ProudToBeMe | May 23, 2013 | Teen
I am thrilled to see Abercrombie finally issue what I believe to be a heartfelt apology and I am cautiously optimistic that our hard work has paid off. Abercrombie made a clear commitment and I am determined to ensure that they see it through.
Abi Hunter

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'Speak English or Get Out'?

Abi Hunter | May 23, 2013 | Teen
I could not be patriotic in a country where people from varied backgrounds are expected to eschew their culture and language. That's not the country that I believe in.
Elaine Vilorio

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Coming Out As Black

Elaine Vilorio | May 23, 2013 | Teen
I'm Black. After many years in the closet, after many years of breathing that stale air of self-denial, I can finally say this.
Simone Bernstein

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How Youth Can Support Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Simone Bernstein | May 22, 2013 | Teen
If you're looking to help the residents of Oklahoma, here are eight ways to support the community. While youth and teens may not have their own funds to contribute towards the cause, there are many other ways to support this community in need.
Darryl Roberts

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17-Year-Old Meets With Abercrombie & Fitch Execs to Discuss Their Relationship With Teens

Darryl Roberts | May 22, 2013 | Impact
Cali Linstrom, NEDA and I went to A&F HQ to discuss ways that we may be able to work together to speak out about "anti-bullying and discrimination." The executives said they liked some of the suggestions and even though they couldn't revamp their company overnight, they'd let us know which steps they were willing to take.
Bailee Ufert

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Five Things I Learned From '80s Movies

Bailee Ufert | May 22, 2013 | Teen
The 1980s were a blissful decade full of cringe-worthy fashion trends and pop music. The movies from the '80s are haunting in a good way; they leave us enamored and begging for more. Many of them have hidden messages, and some are more obvious.
Tayler Held

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I No Longer Feel Afraid

Tayler Held | May 21, 2013 | Teen
The night of my junior prom, I felt alone, and scared. This year, I hope I'll just be focused on my friends and having a good time. I used to think about my epilepsy all the time, every single day. But now, I no longer feel afraid.
Opal Vadhan

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Becoming Your Dream

Opal Vadhan | May 21, 2013 | College
This is what helped me achieve my dreams, and I still use these tips today to keep working on my dreams. It does take hard work, but trust me -- it does pay off.
Lily Armstrong

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A Few Words for Ray Manzarek

Lily Armstrong | May 21, 2013 | Teen
I am thankful to Ray Manzarek for the great music he left us, thankful for the fact that he was ever here to do what he did so well, and thankful for the small but indisputable thing he did for three young fans who wanted nothing more than to shake his hand.
Jason Hughes

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'Revolution' Recap: Rachel Confronts Monroe

Jason Hughes | May 21, 2013 | TV
I get that "Revolution" isn't trying to be groundbreaking drama, but it's been most compelling when it was unpredictable. This is an interesting premise that's been established. Keep us on our toes, and we'll be more invested.
Noah Fitzgerel

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What Would Jay Gatsby Say to Joel Stein and His 'Me, Me, Me Generation'?

Noah Fitzgerel | May 21, 2013 | Teen
So, are we the 'Me, Me, Me Generation?' In the sense that we use ourselves for vehicles of positive and impactful change, this label might be apt. But, regarding Stein's use of the expression, I think Jay Gatsby would have to shrug and say, "You're wrong, old sport."
Blake Kernen

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The Powerball Paradox

Blake Kernen | May 21, 2013 | Teen
Then there's this. Would you really want to win the lottery (yes), but what about that long list of winners who end up losing everything -- their happiness, family, even their lives -- because of their lucky lottery ticket?
Brenna Weingus

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'DWTS' Finale Recap: Who Will Win Season 16?

Brenna Weingus | May 21, 2013 | TV
Zendaya ended the night with an inspiring freestyle that combined elements of cha cha, contemporary and hip-hop, and even brought in an entourage of young hip-hop dancers.
Louise Pennington

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Teenage Pregnancy, Patriarchal Hypocrisy and Immaculate Conception

Louise Pennington | May 21, 2013 | UK Lifestyle
We already know the causes of teenage pregnancy and, yet, the UK is following the US's path with parents demanding the right to prevent their children learning about real sexual education. The destruction of the welfare state and universal healthcare is already having serious detrimental effects on families
Joe Satran

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'Game Of Thrones,' 'Second Sons' Power Ranking: Who's Winning After Season 3, Episode 8?

Joe Satran | May 21, 2013 | TV
There aren't any runner-ups in the game of thrones. You win, or you die -- or so we've heard. This week's episode focuses on the ambitions of those who haven't yet reached the heights they seek.
Leah S. Goodman

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My Fear That Tumblr As We Know It Is Ending

Leah S. Goodman | May 20, 2013 | Teen
Tumblr is so much more than a website at this point. It has grown into such a huge community, one that could be easily destroyed by the sort of reckless marketing that Yahoo must be about to unleash.
Andrew Jenks

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Where Guns Are as Common as Cell Phones

Andrew Jenks | May 20, 2013 | Impact
I was a 25-year-old documentary filmmaker from New York working on a show for MTV. He was a 21-year-old dancer in East Oakland trying to move on with his life after the murder of his little brother. I spent a year embedded in his life, and got a front row seat to an American epidemic.
Crystal Cheatham

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My Church Teased Me

Crystal Cheatham | May 20, 2013 | Gay Voices
I'd believed that I was headed for greatness, but they had revealed in me a thing that was seemingly so dirty, so disgusting that my other talents paled in comparison to the supposed vileness of being a practicing homosexual. And for this they bullied me right out of the church.
Ella Gonzalez

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Defining the 'F-Word': A Seemingly Bundle of Contradictions

Ella Gonzalez | May 20, 2013 | Teen
"Feminism" is not a scary word, and identifying as one does not make you any of the aforementioned stereotypes: feminism is for everyone. The definition of feminism cannot be packed neatly into a box.
KidSpirit

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The Loudness of God

KidSpirit | May 20, 2013 | Religion
I have to let the loudness of God take me away to wherever I need to be. I'll still go to seven different churches and read through the piles of religious of books I've hoarded in my room, but they can't tell me anything compared to what God can tell me.
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