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There Are New Laws Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement

The number of petitions that have been circulating among millions of Americans over the past few weeks has made a significant impact on the passage of new legislation.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

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Obama Staffers Will Renew Your Political Optimism in ‘West Wingers’

In light of the chaos coming out of Washington D.C. today, this book is the perfect read to cure your woes.

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

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Solo Travel Looks Great, But It’s Not For Everyone

Famous vloggers romanticize traveling alone, but it's not everything it's made out to be.

Megan Stager, University of Pittsburgh

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LGBTQ+ Owned Brands To Support During Pride Month and All Year Long

From underwear to makeup to clothing to candles, these five companies offer year-round shopping opportunities that support the queer community.

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

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‘Trust Exercise’ Takes a Worthwhile Risk With Unlikable Characters

Susan Choi's novel defies conventional wisdom about fiction and intentionally creates characters that are hard to relate to — making a unique, compelling read in the process.

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

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The Return of 2000s Aesthetics Is Unsurprising in an Age of Uncertainty

The era of Britney Spears and Juicy Couture is back, and it's a perfect complement to the social turmoil being experienced by Generation Z.

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

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Ali Wong Breaks Down Stereotypes One Joke at a Time

By focusing on inequities and double standards in gender, race, relationships and family, this standup is proving herself to be one of the most timely comedic voices today.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley