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Can't My Socially-Distanced Gym Stay Like This Forever?

Quieter spaces and strict social distancing measures mean my gym is more female-friendly and body diverse than ever.
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After 10 Days In A Coma, I Had To Relearn Everything. Here's What My Life Is Like Now.

"I suffered a severe traumatic brain injury that affected nearly every aspect of my body."
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We’ve Been Hosting Two Refugees During Lockdown. Here’s What We’ve Learned

Their resilience, persistence, and at the same time gentleness, has been a lesson to us all.
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This Is What I Want To Tell My White Professors When They Ask, 'How Are You Today?'

"My entire experience in higher education has involved centering my professors’ and colleagues’ white comfort, often at the expense of my own mental wellness."
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In Spain We’ve Been In Lockdown For Weeks – And I Promise You It Gets Easier

When I moved to Barcelona, this wasn’t the life I pictured for myself. But I’m also getting weirdly used to this one, writes Elizabeth Bennett.
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I'm In The Middle Of Italy’s Coronavirus Lockdown. Here’s What It’s Like.

In a blink of an eye, my adopted home has gone from mild hypochondria to national panic, writes James Emmerson.
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Trans Women Deserve To Be Loved Proudly. Straight Guys, I'm Looking At You.

What will it take for trans-attracted guys to overcome their unfounded shame and thirst for discretion?
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I Critiqued Trudeau's Blackface And Was Forced Out Of My Anti-Racism Job

The issue isn’t really about the prime minister. It is about the price we pay for speaking up about racism.
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This Same-Sex Couple Is Tired Of Being Asked, ‘Who’s The Dad?’

For Dese’Rae and Fel, becoming parents came with unexpected complications, including the financial burden of getting pregnant using donated genetic materials, constant questioning of their children’s parentage, and ultimately, a degrading adoption process. Now, they and their two kids hope to inspire the legal changes needed to help all families using donated genetic material.
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This Same-Sex Couple Is Tired Of Being Asked, ‘Who’s The Dad?’

For Dese’Rae and Fel, becoming parents came with unexpected complications, including the financial burden of getting pregnant using donated genetic materials, constant questioning of their parentage, and ultimately, a degrading adoption process. Now, they and their two kids hope to inspire the legal changes needed to help all families using donated genetic material.
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