France represents a cause for concern because it represents, more than anything else, the continued dehistoricization that ignores why the world finds itself once again roiled by grief because of a terror attack.
While the Internet has largely been a helpful platform in transmitting information about the crisis, it has also given rise to the spread of misinformation regarding the attacks.
The people who attacked Paris may have been Syrian, or they all could have been French, but they really were terrorists. When European leaders begin to speak of closing borders and limiting refugees allowed into countries, they give in to the wishes of terror organizations.
When geopolitics are horrendously complicated and when hatred and fear are what motivate our enemies, we need humanity now more than ever — toward our citizens and toward refugees.
Models like Maria Borges and Gigi Hadid still boast beautiful bodies, but the fact that they have to defend their bodies to others reflects clearly that the brand’s body standard is far from accepting a better range of silhouettes for the runway.
Not wearing lip gloss isn’t going to make me uninterested in my appearance, or a lazy slob. Women are more than the makeup they choose to wear or choose not to wear.
Women need unfettered control of their own bodies, and unfettered access to contraceptives is an important step. Let every woman have contraceptives on her own terms, and equality will follow.
Over-the-counter drugs are the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S. and cause a real and serious problem among people of all ages. It is imperative to think twice before putting these chemicals in our bodies.
we should not view body disorders as solely a female issue, lest we craft a new misogyny. We must fight for both male and female physical health and mental well-being.
As mental illness becomes a bigger and bigger part of the national discourse on personal health, it is imperative that we create some sort of safety net for the people who are struggling. Universities must be a huge part of this movement, because they represent a large portion of the population that is most at risk.
