Advocacy

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Dangerous Woman

It is ingrained in us that incessant work is essential and rest is a luxury. But where does this mindset come from? 

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The Pleasure of Knowing a Teacher Like Lisa Speidel

I was not sure what to expect from a class called Pleasure Activism Across Time, but having taken a class with its professor, Lisa Speidel, before, I knew I was in good hands. 

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Finding Beauty in a Body that Moves

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60 Degrees and Sunny

Last week, when I was walking to class, it was 60 degrees and sunny. Someone played piano from a porch in the distance, and I felt the warmth from the morning light on my face. 

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On the Archive (Stop to Smell the Roses)

On your day off, you tend to the front garden. 

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5 Ways to Remain Engaged and Keep Your Hope Alive

Five Ways to Remain Engaged and Keep Your Hope Alive

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The Origins of American…something

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Stuck in Colder Weather

I have always loved winter.

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What’s On the Menu? Sustainable Halloween Costumes

Last minute Halloween costume ideas call for last minute solutions. Instead of turning to ultra fast fashion companies like Spirit Halloween, try using clothes already living in your closet.

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Ghost, Martyr, Traitor, Wife: Legacies of Women in Espionage

What is a legacy? How do we choose to remember? Who do we choose to remember?