Short Story: I AM
This is a short story I began writing my senior year of high school. It is written in the form of a letter intended for a man who single handedly changed my life.
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5 Facts About Those in China Still Living in Poverty
Since 1990, approximately 1.3 billion people across the globe have been lifted from extreme poverty. 850 million of these people live in...
Let's Talk About Periods: An In-Depth Look at Menstrual Equality
We have a lot of talking to do, America.
Meet Theresa Kachindamoto: The Woman Who Ended 850 Child-Marriages
Image//Source Theresa Kachindamoto is a name to be remembered. The youngest of 12 children, Kachindamoto was born into a family of chiefs...
Modern Times
A 1936 silent film stays relevant to America's struggles today
Poverty Is A National Crisis
This is not a false alarm.
A NEW Way To Give: Kiva
Foreign aid, both by government standards and independent giving from charity organizations, has been reluctant to show much of any actual...
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Orbelin Portillo Blancas: Sharing InSight on Poverty and Inequality
Name: Orbelin Portillo Blancas Year: 2nd Year Major: Philosophy This week, we had the opportunity learn more about Orbelin Portillo Blancas...
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Remembering Sandra Parks: Girl Who Wrote Essay About Gun Violence Killed by Stray Bullet
She would listen to music to block out the sounds of gunshots.
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Raising Awareness of Period Poverty
The tone of my article this week has a more serious message. I aim to target the stigma which has long-silenced the talk about periods: the...
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Homeless for the Holidays, How You Can Help
As we prepare ourselves for these upcoming cold months, it can be easy to forget about those in Las Cruces who do not have adequate shelter...
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Period Poverty
Periods for most women are a difficult time of the month; they’re painful with some women and young girls who has to lie in bed all day due...
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Opinion: The New Pair of Golden Goose Shoes Glorifies Poverty
These shoes are making the wrong statement, and we're not here for it.
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Why You Should Participate in Service at Lafayette?
As a college student, I understand the rigorous demand of classes. After a long day of school work you just want to go to your dorm, watch...
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Global Citizen: Making a Difference at Your Fingertips
Whether you are a broke college student or not, hearing the words “free concert” is bound to make anyone pause at what they are doing...
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This Video of An Immigrant Mom Being Reunited With Her Daughter Will Wreck Your Heart
Families belong together.
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I Went on an Alternative Spring Break Trip, & Here's What I Learned
No, I didn’t go to an all-inclusive resort.
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Attend UBC's Discussion on Poverty Reduction in BC
Vancouver, BC - Next Wednesday, on March 7th, UBC will be hosting an open discussion on poverty reduction in British Columbia . Currently,...
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Periods, Period Poverty, and The Patriarchy
Periods. Menstruation. Blood flow. Cramps. The use of any of these words very often causes a response along the lines of ‘ewwww gross’ from...
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Norwegians Are Telling Trump That They Don't Want to Go to His 'Shithole Country'
"Would not even consider to emigrate to s***hole USA as long as Donald Trump is president there.”
