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No, Not Every Young Mom Is A Tradwife — Just Ask These Pro-Choice Gen Z Parents

For a long time, motherhood wasn’t at the top of my list. I wanted a degree first. I wanted to travel. I felt like I had to live a few “main character” chapters in my 20s before diving into something as life-altering as parenthood. Now, with my bachelor’s degree in hand, stamps from eight countries in my passport, and a lot of growing up already behind me, I’m here. Nearly three months after my college graduation, I will very soon be welcoming my first child — and it was all my choice. I know I’...
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Here's What To Know About The WNBA Players' Fight To Get Paid More

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game wasn’t just a showcase of talent — it was a statement of where the league stands in relationship with its players. The All-Star games spanned two days July 18 and 19, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the WNBA’s own Indiana Fever. The annual event followed its traditional format, bringing the league’s top players (aka the All Stars) together for a two-day matchup; day one being the skills competition, while day two brought the official All-Star basketb...
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Applying For A Student Visa? The Trump Admin May Want To Lurk Your Social Media First

If you’re an international student planning to go to college in the United States, your social media presence might soon play a much bigger role in your visa application — specifically due to the Trump administration’s latest crackdown on elite universities.On Tuesday, May 27, a State Department memo — first obtained by Politico and later verified by CBS News — revealed that U.S. embassies around the world have been ordered to stop scheduling new student visa appointments. (Students with existin...
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Can't Make It To A Protest? Here Are 7 Other Ways To Be Politically Involved Without Marching

If you were anywhere near social media on April 5, chances are you saw the “Hands Off” protests happening across the country. Supported by over 150 organizations, the movement condemned the actions of the current administration, with most fingers pointed to President Donald Trump and cabinet member Elon Musk. April 5 brought together over 14,000 protests across all 50 states. And the momentum isn’t slowing down — the organization behind the protest, 50501, is gearing up for another protest on Ap...
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A Nationwide Anti-Trump Protest Is Mobilizing Thousands, But Some Black Activists Are Sitting It Out

On April 5, a nationwide protest known as the “Hands Off” movement is set to take place, with organizers calling on students, workers, and everyday people to walk out of schools and jobs to demand change. The protest is supported by over 150 organizations, including Planned Parenthood, the Human Rights Campaign, the ACLU, and Pride at Work. The protest focuses on defending democracy against key figures in the current administration, including President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Participants ar...
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Here's The Deal With The "Economic Blackout" You've Been Seeing All Over Social Media

If you thought 2025 couldn’t get any more unpredictable, go ahead and add a 24-hour spending freeze to your bingo card. If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you might have seen posts about an “economic blackout” happening on Feb. 28. But what exactly is it? And what’s the point? Organized by The People’s Union USA — a grassroots movement advocating for economic resistance, government accountability, and corporate reform — this consumer-led protest is aimed at flexing people’s co...
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Michelle Obama Isn't Attending Trump's Inauguration — Could This Be Why?

President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration weekend is here, and while many familiar faces are confirmed to attend his Jan. 20 ceremony, one notable name is missing from the guest list: Michelle Obama. On Jan. 14, a rep for the Obamas released the following statement to the Associated Press: “Former president Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration.” This statement has, naturally, sparked s...
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Wait, Could Trump Save TikTok?

TikTok’s fate in the U.S. is hanging on by a thread. After months of legal battles, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that the law that will force a U.S. ban on the app is constitutional, leaving TikTok with just two days to find an American buyer before it’s no longer legally allowed in the country. Suffice it to say, time’s a-tickin’, and TikTok fans are biting their nails as the countdown continues.If you need a quick TLDR: The ban centers around U.S. lawmakers’ concerns that TikTok’s...
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Here's What A U.S. TikTok Ban Could Actually Look Like

Is it just me, or does it feel like 2025 is off to a rocky start? We’ve already seen a string of celebrity breakups, the presidential inauguration is right  around the corner, and devastating wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Los Angeles. And if that wasn’t enough, let’s not forget —TikTok is on the verge of being banned in the United States.ICYMI, this isn’t the first time TikTok has faced scrutiny in the U.S., but this time, the threat feels very real. The app, owned by the Chinese company...
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Taking Time Off To Vote? Your Job May Pay You While You're OOO

Voting is a fundamental right, but for college students juggling school, work, and life, finding time to cast a ballot can be tricky. Are you wondering if you can get paid time off (aka PTO) to vote, or if you’ll need to squeeze it in during a lunch break? Trust me, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, the United States has no federal law securing time off for all employees. Instead, each state sets its own laws on this matter, meaning some will give you paid time off, while others leave you navigat...
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Let's Break Down The 2 Main Methods People Use To Make Election Decisions

With 41 million members of Gen Z eligible to vote in the 2024 presidential election, this generation is likely going to influence the future of the country, especially on key issues young people care about. According to Her Campus’s multiple election surveys conducted in the past year, such issues include climate change, gun control, reproductive rights, student debt, and the cost of living. And with early voting already underway in several states (be sure to check to see when your state starts...
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J.D. Vance's Comment About The Georgia School Shooting Has The Internet Pissed

Content warning: This story is about gun violence. The shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Sept. 4 has left four people dead, others injured, and the entire country devastated. The tragedy is the latest in a growing list of school shootings this year. At the time of publication, CNN reports the nation has already seen at least 45 school shootings in 2024 — 13 on college campuses and another32 in K-12 schools. As the nation struggles with yet another tragedy, conversations ar...

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