LIFE
This Is Not Freedom Day for Vulnerable Disabled People Like Me
July 19, 2021 has been branded "freedom day", but for those of us with disabilities and chronic illnesses, it's the start of a new nightmare.
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SELF
The Good Asian
"It is only when you step back, stop looking at the wires one by one, microscopically, and take a macroscopic view of the whole cage, that you can see why the bird does not go anywhere." (Marilyn Frye)
CULTURE
Is It So Hard to Hold our Friends Accountable for their Predatory Behaviour?
No matter how many infographics we post on Instagram, by failing to call out our friends for their problematic behaviour, we’re only helping to normalise it.
LIFE
An Ode to Online Friendships - And Why They’re Very Much Real
To all the mutuals who brought us joy and comfort throughout the past year, without asking anything in return.
SELF
My Coming Out: A Chat with Eleanor Noyce
“I would like to challenge the assumption that it is necessary to come out. I want to live in a world where heterosexuality isn’t assumed, and where LGBTQ+ people can casually date partners and subtly announce their sexuality or gender identity without a big announcement.”
LIFE
Why the Period Positivity Movement Can Be Toxic for Some
The ‘Period Positivity’ movement is creating space for more open and honest discussions about periods, but for some, menstruation can be a traumatic experience - which is why Natracare is encouraging a more nuanced conversation.
ENVIRONMENT
If We Want to Avoid Future Pandemics, Then Maybe, Just Maybe, We Should Examine How We Eat
Zoonoses are not a rare occurrence and a good sign we should break up with Big Meat.
ARTS
An Interview with Tabara N’Diaye, Founder of La Basketry
Community, craft and traditions are important to the entrepreneur and author of Baskets, who has been celebrating Senegalese craftsmanship with the world for years.
CULTURE
What the World Can Learn from ‘K-Pop Activists’
Online activism is nothing new, but K-Pop superfans have demonstrated the power of mass mobilisation on social media over and over again - and we can only stan.
SELF
Why Do I Know So Little About Periods, and Whose Fault Is That?
Why Do I Know So Little About Periods, and Whose Fault Is That?
CULTURE
Five Indigenous Activists and Organisations to Follow Today
Here are some great Indigenous activists, artists and organisations to support every day, not just on Indigenous History Month.
CULTURE
Sacred Cyberspace: How Technology Has Advanced Spirituality in Black Communities
YouTube Tarot readings, Instagram astrology meme accounts and in more recent times, intuitive readings on Clubhouse, all showcase the digitisation of spirituality.