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Full text of Rebecca Tuvel's "In Defense of Transracialism," published in Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy in March 2017

7/31/2022

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​Don't miss Tuvel's New York Magazine article, This Is What a Modern Day Witch Hunt Looks Like, Abigail Shrier's Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters, and Kathleen Stock's ​Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism.
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Backpacking Through Denver

5/12/2022

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“It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey” sounds like a strange statement, doesn’t it? After all, one’s journey to the burger joint down the street usually isn’t that eventful. We had a bit of trouble getting behind that statement… until we learned about Denver, Colorado. Wide-open roads, winding trails, gorgeous scenery - Denver is the perfect place for an adventure and it’s the perfect place to go backpacking.

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Why I Would NOT Buy a RoC Retinol Product (And Why Your Cosmetics Might Be Killing You)

6/25/2020

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Let me start by saying: I am not a skincare expert. 

Not by a long shot. 

But what I do know is this: 

If a company refuses to disclose the percentage of retinol in their retinol products, you should not buy that brand's products. 

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REVIEW: Yvette Sports Shift Light Color Clash Sports Bra and Leggings

1/15/2020

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Shift Light Color Clash Women's Light Support Sports Bra, $28.99

As I already joked on my Instagram, one thing I absolutely loved about the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap... was Meredith Blake's amazing little workout outfit. Now, ten years later (because the 90s were totally 10 years ago, right?), I have finally fulfilled my childhood dream of owning my very own amazing little workout outfit! 

It is everything I dreamed, and more. 

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People Ask Where I Found Those "Amazing Holiday Leggings." The Answer Is Usually Amazon.

1/15/2020

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When I did my master's research on playfulness and leisure skill development in adulthood, I found that "sense of humor" and "willingness to be silly" are two very important traits for a playful adult.

I've never had an issue with silliness. Which might be part of the reason I own so many pairs of ridiculous holiday leggings. 

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4 Teas That Can Help Improve Your Singing

1/14/2020

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Never had I ever produced a TV show... until last December, when I filmed my first-ever episode of Never Had I Ever: A Songwriter Showcase of Epic (and Everyday) Firsts.

Since then, I've continued to perform at open mics and songwriter showcases regularly.

And one regular part of my routine -- even when I'm not performing -- is licorice root tea.

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REVIEW: Yvette Sports Bras and Leggings

12/11/2019

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Yvette's Flee - High Support Sports Bra and Anywhere Mesh Leggings
​The perfect, cozy workout-fit. 

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4 Things You Didn't Know About Japan

7/18/2019

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A beautiful blending of ancient tradition, modern charm and magnificent natural vistas, Japan is an immensely fascinating destination that captivates the wandering soul. ​

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Netflix's Controversial Belgian Movie, 'Girl,' Is Basically 90 Minutes of Victor Polster Spinning (and Crying)

3/16/2019

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According to Vanity Fair, there is no good reason to watch Netflix's controversial LGBT foreign film, Girl​. I agree -- though probably for different reasons.

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Despite the "Murder Gene" Nonsense, I Loved William Landay's Book, Defending Jacob

3/2/2019

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I seldom read fiction... which is why I was surprised to find Defending Jacob, a legal thriller by William Landy, on my Favorites list. I mean, I must have added there at some point for some reason, right? So I decided to give it a try. 

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