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More On Depression Origins and Parenting
Last week I wrote a piece called “Onset,” in which I described the way I first became clinically depressed about nine years ago. That was the first time I’d ever written about that or told anyone other...
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“Women just need to learn to say no.”
[Content note: sexual assault] Every time people talk about coercive sex–you know, the kind where someone manipulates someone into having sex with them as opposed to physically forcing them–the concern...
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On Ending Friendships Over Politics
After the election last week, I saw exactly three reactions to Obama’s victory in my Facebook newsfeed. The majority were shouts of glee and sighs of relief, whether because Obama was elected or...
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Why Northwestern Needs an Orientation Program on Mental Health
Note: This post is about stuff going on at my school, Northwestern University. But it’s relevant for anyone who cares about mental health and student activism. [Content note: depression and suicide] A...
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Occasional Link Roundup
One of these again! 1. Cassy has written this amazing guide for partners of sexual assault survivors. Even if you’re not one (that you know of), you should read it. Unfortunately, as prevalent as...
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Giving Thanks
This is a sappy personal post. This is not your typical Thanksgiving post, so first of all, you should read this and understand what this day actually commemorates. Hint: it’s not a happy awesome feast...
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There Is No Universal Definition Of “Cheating”
A very disturbing thing I found here. Every time I read a women’s website or magazine these days, I come upon a headline that demands to know, “IS THIS CHEATING?!?!” Is sending flirty Facebook messages...
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Dear Northwestern Administration: Wake Up
I have a letter to the editor of the Daily Northwestern today. If I seem kind of angry, that’s because I am. Dear Editor, Today I learned that Alyssa Weaver, the Weinberg junior who passed away last...
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HoboJacket’s Casual Classism: Ethical Humor and Objectifying the Homeless
Elite college students being snobby and idiotic isn’t really newsworthy, but a group of MIT students went above and beyond the standard this past week. The students thought it’d be funny to give local...
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This blog is moving!
So, as some of you may know, I’ve been invited to join Freethought Blogs, an awesome network for secular/skeptical bloggers. My new address is http://freethoughtblogs.com/brutereason, although I may...
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