Not everyone has the ability to go to a doctor right after having unprotected sex, especially young girls. In these debates, I have rarely heard mention of the stigma and shame associated with going to one’s parents after having unprotected sex as a minor, then to have them get a doctor’s appointment urgently. Continue reading »
Tag Archives: New York Times
Why Are Americans So Anti-Intellectual?

For anyone with a brain, it is easy to see the anti-intellectualism that is so prominent in American society. Continue reading »
Standards of Beauty Have Helped Keep Black Women Out of Shape
When I was growing up, I wished to have big breasts, big hips and a big butt. Continue reading »
Rihanna, Frank Ocean, and the Subversion of Gender Roles in Hip Hop and R&B

Fronted by Frank Ocean, male R&B singers are shedding their swaggering image to show their softer side. Continue reading »
A Map of Where Chicago Gets Its Guns
This excellent map, created by The New York Times, details where Chicago’s guns come from and, in the wake of new legislation proposed after Newtown, may help to consolidate gun control.
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Corporate Social Responsibility, Or Why I’m A Costco Fangirl
Each week I will be using my Internet-ninja skills for good to research the things I use everyday to see how they affect the environment and the CSR of the companies that make these products, with everything from food to make-up to cars on the table.