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Gabby Petito's Death Is a Reminder That Social Media Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
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Gabby Petito's Death Is a Reminder That Social Media Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

As she tried to build her online following, Gabby's death shows that visibility doesn't equal protection.
I Was 12 When I Survived 9/11. Here's What the Last 20 Years Have Been Like
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I Was 12 When I Survived 9/11. Here's What the Last 20 Years Have Been Like

"I was finally able to figure out who I could be if I re-learned how to respond to the world and myself."
It's Been a Long Wait, But Tech Is Finally Getting More Accessible
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It's Been a Long Wait, But Tech Is Finally Getting More Accessible

Disabled people describe how advancements have helped them, and what's still left to be done.
Going to the Doctor Doesn't Need to Be Filled With Fat Shaming
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Going to the Doctor Doesn't Need to Be Filled With Fat Shaming

How doctors can be more inclusive.
Layshia Clarendon Won't Let Stigma Stop Them in Any Part of Their Lives
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Layshia Clarendon Won't Let Stigma Stop Them in Any Part of Their Lives

The WNBA player opened up about periods, stigma, and playing the game.
Alana Thompson on Growing Up Honey Boo Boo
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Alana Thompson on Growing Up Honey Boo Boo

The former  beauty queen opened up about Mama June, finding herself, and future plans.
Maya Boyce Is Keeping Hope Alive
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Maya Boyce Is Keeping Hope Alive

As she figures out what's next in her own life, she stays devoted to keeping her brother Cameron's legacy going.
Why Suni Lee's Olympic Gold Is a Win for Her Whole Hmong American Community
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Why Suni Lee's Olympic Gold Is a Win for Her Whole Hmong American Community

“The response of Lee’s community represents a much-needed reminder for many of us in a country too often focused on individualism.”
Trans Youth Just Want the Right to Be Kids
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Trans Youth Just Want the Right to Be Kids

In this conversation, trans youth talk about anti-trans bills, and the freedom to just be young.
To Free Britney Spears Is a Step Forward for All Disabled People
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To Free Britney Spears Is a Step Forward for All Disabled People

#FreeBritney is a disability rights issue.
Gigi Hadid Said She Struggles With Feeling “Too White” to Stand Up for Her Arab Heritage
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Gigi Hadid Said She Struggles With Feeling “Too White” to Stand Up for Her Arab Heritage

"You go through life trying to figure out where you fit in racially."
Constantly Mispronouncing My Name Isn't Just Lazy, It Disrespects My Namesake
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Constantly Mispronouncing My Name Isn't Just Lazy, It Disrespects My Namesake

“It wasn’t only the pronunciation, but also what my namesake held between me, my family, and my culture means.”
This Pen Pal Program Is Reminding Disabled Girls of Their Power
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This Pen Pal Program Is Reminding Disabled Girls of Their Power

Pairing disabled girls with successful disabled women is empowering.
Many Teens Are Missing Out on Prom Again — and it Sucks
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Many Teens Are Missing Out on Prom Again — and it Sucks

Alternative events just aren't the same, so how are young people coping?
Small Fat, Superfat, Inbetweenie — What Does it All Mean?
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Small Fat, Superfat, Inbetweenie — What Does it All Mean?

Charlotte Zoller explains.
How the Pandemic Helped Me Unlock Confidence in My Faith
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How the Pandemic Helped Me Unlock Confidence in My Faith

Strength comes from within.
These Are My Queer Muslim Heroes
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These Are My Queer Muslim Heroes

We're here, we're queer, and we're not going anywhere
Asian Women — Particularly Sex Workers — Face Deadly Myths About Who Is Worthy of Respect
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Asian Women — Particularly Sex Workers — Face Deadly Myths About Who Is Worthy of Respect

In the case of the Atlanta shootings, racism and fetishization were lethal.
Tokyo Olympics Creative Director Steps Down After Fatphobic Comment About Naomi Watanabe
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Tokyo Olympics Creative Director Steps Down After Fatphobic Comment About Naomi Watanabe

He suggested the star appear as an “Olympig.”