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Tips for surviving a road trip with your family
My family loves long road trips even though we can barely stand living under the same roof. Despite us constantly being one stinky fart away from pistols at dawn, our trips are always memorable and, dare I say, fun. I’ve learned eight pro tips over the years that have helped us to survive our family road trips and, well, not murder each other.
A millennial woman’s guide to tapping into your inner child at disneyland
Being an adult doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a trip to the happiest place on Earth. There’s a unique joy that comes with paying a visit to Disneyland, the original Disney park. You tap into your inner child and slowly, the troubles of the real world slip away. You’re a kid again, and you have nothing going against you.
5 national parks you need to add to your summer bucket list
Sometimes, material girls need an escape from the material world. This summer, take some time to ground your spirit and reconnect with the earth by spending a few days at a national park. These preserved and protected pieces of our country offer a peaceful retreat and force us to slow down and take in the beauty of our world.
Books
6 swoon-worthy holiday romances to read this season
There’s something about the holiday season that makes me want to curl up with a good romance novel that has me squealing and kicking my feet like I don’t have a whole husband. Small towns. Christmas tree farms. Fake dating. Mistletoe kisses. Unique stories with diverse characters. Just give me all of it!
7 habits to help you optimize your reading experience
The wonderful pastime of reading has made its way back into my life after many years of neglect, and I am grateful for it. Not only do books provide a warm and welcome escape from our troubles in the real world, but they also offer endless wisdom and knowledge. Thanks to the power of the internet (hello BookTok), I’ve been exposed to a whole culture of bibliophiles like myself, and I have learned new ways to make reading even more enjoyable.
‘I should hate them, but they’re so hot’: Why we hunt the FLAME SHOULD BE YOUR NEXT READ
Being an adult doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a trip to the happiest place on Earth. There’s a unique joy that comes with paying a visit to Disneyland, the original Disney park. You tap into your inner child and slowly, the troubles of the real world slip away. You’re a kid again, and you have nothing going against you.
T.V. & Film
Add these films about women fighting for civil and human right to your watch list
Women have been leading liberation movements as warriors, healers, caregivers, and leaders. As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let’s take a look at the stories of women who are at the forefront of human rights and liberation movements around the world. These five films capture their stories of bravery and resilience.
Watching ms. marvel is like ‘looking into a mirror’ for desi, muslim american
Ms. Marvel, based on a comic book series of the same name, follows 16-year-old Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American Muslim girl from Jersey City. At its core is a love letter to the Muslim and Pakistani people who too often find themselves stuck with the same, tired, racist narrative.
Politics & social justice
Texas organizers are working to expand access to emergency contraception
Pro-choice organizations across Texas are working to provide residents with access to free emergency contraception and other reproductive health needs in the wake of the state’s near-total ban on abortion.
BIPOC organizers say Hurricane Ida response feels eerily similar to Katrina
In August 2005, Moe Haghighi was in the water.
Hurricane Katrina had finished making landfall and the rain had stopped. As Haghighi and his neighbors in New Orleans struggled to get their hands on supplies, emergency officials in airboats called through megaphones. They were telling people to get to higher ground because they were going to open up the levees. Within two hours, the water level rose.
With their home country fallen to the Taliban, U.S.-based Afghan communities prepare for new refugees
Before arriving in the U.S. six years ago, Besemellah Khuram experienced firsthand the invasion and occupation of his home country of Afghanistan by U.S. military forces in the name of democracy and freedom. Over the past few days, he bore witness from Sacramento, California, through TV screens and phone calls with family as the nation’s major cities fell to the Taliban.
work life
7 tips to help make your coworkers feel welcome and included
Working with a team or in an office that doesn’t reflect one’s identity can be isolating, but having coworkers who make everyone feel welcome and included helps. When your peers feel free to express their identities without judgment, they are happier to do the work and play an active part on the team.
Our take on 'Hot Girl Summer' for the ambitious, career-driven woman
‘Hot Girl Summer’ is in full swing and some women are celebrating by making career moves, big and small. Here is what ‘Hot Girl Summer’ looks like for the ambitious woman.
Addressing national civil unrest in the workplace
Ongoing civil unrest coupled with the stress of a global pandemic challenges workplace leaders to strengthen company communication.