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Because of COVID-19, NYC and LA Are Seeing Their Housing Problem Get Worse

People once flocked to these two big cities, but faced with the pandemic, job losses and increasing costs of living, residents are now fleeing these American metropolises.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

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Conservative Incoherence and the Discussion of Police, Guns and BLM

Considering their reactions to the police shootings of Jacob Blake, Philando Castile and John Crawford, the right-wing seems to believe in a selective application of the Second Amendment.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

For an article about iOS 14, an illustration by Daisy Daniel's of an iPhone home screen

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Apple’s iOS 14 Is Monumental, but Not Much That Hasn’t Been Seen Before

The new update has been lauded as the biggest iPhone update in years, but the reality is that it has taken a lot of inspiration from other apps, devices and companies.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

in an article about pretty privilege, a photo of makeup brushes in front of a makeup mirror

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Why Are People Talking About Pretty Privilege?

Oftentimes fitting conventional, beauty standards gets you more opportunities in life. Here’s how this concept affects young adult women.

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

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Novak Djokovic Is the Tennis World’s Most Polarizing Star

A disqualification at the U.S. Open marks the end of a difficult summer for the men’s singles world No. 1.

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Photo of His Dark Materials collection on a wooden chair

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‘His Dark Materials’ Asks Spiritual Questions While Challenging Religious Power

The ever-popular series uses incredible world-building to offer a critique of those that invoke a higher power to justify their influence.

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

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CBD: Steps To Ensure You Purchase a Quality Product

If you want the best bang for your buck, do your research first.

Daniel Reed

In an article about @soyouwanttotalkabout, an illustration by Daisy Daniel's of a phone with the words progressive politics on it

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@Soyouwanttotalkabout Makes It Easy To Stay Politically Informed

This Instagram account has everything you need to know about current politics and social justice issues.

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

In an article about small businesses during the pandemic, an image of Xristo's Cafe's drive-thru

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These 2 Small Businesses are Surviving the Pandemic Through Community

With the loyalty of their customers and their city, two families in Waco, TX continue to grow their small restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

In an article about Karens, a close-up of a person on their cellphone

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Karens: Who They Are, How To Spot One, and How They Came To Be

The archetype didn't come from nowhere. Along with their ancestors BBQ Becky and Permit Patty, they all share a sense of entitlement, and oftentimes, a disregard for people of color.

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College