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Lily Herman

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Politics

This Norwegian Anti-immigrant Group Thought BUS SEATS Were Women in Burqas

You have to see it to believe it.
Sexual Health + Identity

More Than HALF of Australian College Students Have Been Sexually Harassed or Assaulted

A new report found shocking numbers.
Politics

A 20-Year-Old Was Allegedly Raped and Murdered Because of Her Boyfriend's Background

Reports say she came from an Indian Muslim background, while her boyfriend was an Arab Muslim.
Politics

FYI, the Military Spends 10x More on Erectile Dysfunction Meds Than it Would on Gender Affirmation-Related Health Costs

And 4 other reasons Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military is hypocritical.
Mental Health

Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Died by Suicide

Bennington was 41.
Health

This Woman Used Instagram to Shut Down Everything Wrong with Clothing Sizes

"You mean so much more than fitting into the smallest size you can."
Books

Here's a First Look at the Intersectional YA Fantasy Trilogy You're Going to LOVE

Tomi Adeyemi’s highly-anticipated series centers around themes of racism, oppression and power.
Politics

These Girls Threw a PROTEST Quinceañera at the Texas Capitol Building

"SB4 makes simply being brown a crime."
Sexual Health + Identity

Andrew Garfield Says His Comments About Being Gay Were Taken Out of Context

He didn't address specific criticisms, however.
Politics

A Girl Scout Troop for Homeless Girls Is Expanding

"Now more girls just like me will be able to participate."
Politics

Is Donald Trump Jr.'s Meeting With a Russian Lawyer Actually Illegal?

There's much to consider.
Politics

What Happened When Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin Met for the First Time

They talked for over two hours.
Identity

This Is Why Rob Kardashian Could Possibly Be Charged For Posting Nude Photos of Blac Chyna

Here's what you need to know about California's revenge porn legislation.
Politics

Trump Supporters Felt Attacked When NPR Tweeted... the Declaration of Independence?

It was a call for revolution, just not against Trump.
Mental Health

This Is How Eating Disorder Survivors Really Feel About Netflix's "To The Bone" Trailer

"Mental illness doesn't discriminate by class, gender or race. [Those] stories deserve to be explored."
Politics

Disabled Protesters Were Forcibly Removed While Protesting the Healthcare Bill

It happened outside of Senator Mitch McConnell's office.
Mental Health

This Is What Real Suicide Attempt Survivors Think of 13 Reasons Why

"It had good intentions, but fell short."
Mental Health

Survivors Explained What Was Wrong With 13 Reasons Why’s Suicide Scene

"You didn’t have to show her getting the blade and cutting into her wrist.”
Politics

A Teen Is Facing Murder Charges for Killing a Man Who Allegedly Tried to Rape Her

She says she killed her attacker in self-defense.
Politics

Donald Trump Claims He's "100 Percent" Willing to Testify Under Oath About James Comey

Trump fired Comey as FBI director in May.
Politics

J.K. Rowling Has a Message for "Liberal Cool Guys" Who Are Actually Misogynists

"If you can’t disagree with a woman without reaching for all those filthy old insults, screw you and your politics."