Category: Gender
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Weaponizing e-girls: How the US military uses YouTube and TikTok to improve its image The Pentagon understands that both in terms of politics and combat effectiveness, it’s dangerous to ignore the declining popularity of the armed forces. So, in order to recruit more young people, the military is brushing up its image not only through…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
An elegant portrait of a pole dancer in Oman celebrates a woman’s strength in nature “She’s providing a safe and fun space for women,” Ali said. “She’s also promoting body positivity…as well as helping to create a sense of community among her students. I think it’s really great how she is helping to normalize pole…
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Take Me Home
This January, I moved with my wife and four month old to Amsterdam for what could finally be a permanent job. I’ve been laughing because my dream was to live in Europe, particularly Amsterdam, began when I watched The Carter documentary in grad school. It opens with someone asking Lil’ Wayne’s manager, “So why Amsterdam?”…
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The Evolved Man of the WeeK: Frederick Douglass
Welcome to the “Black History Month” edition of the Evolving Man Project’s Evolved Man of the Week profiles. Each week in February, we will highlight a historical black male figure who embodies what it meant to be an evolved man, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Discover the 10 Oldest Countries in the World While some might believe that the oldest countries in the world are immense global powers that remain prominent today, this assumption is false. In fact, it is likely that most people would be surprised to learn which countries were founded first. Although some still hold influential political…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Dr. Marlon Haywood
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to the professor, mentor, advocate, and Chicago native…
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Rejected!
Rejection is a mutha! I remember my first ‘professional’ job at Chicago Public Schools. I was twenty-nine years old and still dealing with significant mental health issues. During my year at that job, I was constantly late, had terrible time management, and lacked passion for my work. In December 2012, I was laid off. It…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Vince Flores-Maldonado
Welcome to the Evolving Man Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week we will highlight an individual that embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous individual alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to Indigenous community leader, counselor, and artist, Vince…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
More than 500 Labor Historians Condemn Biden’s Intervention in Freight Rail Dispute It is unclear what, if anything, the letter will accomplish, but Barker will be pleased if it at least demonstrates solidarity with the freight rail workers. “I think it’s a mistake to think historians only think about the past. If you’re doing it…
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The Truth About the Friend Zone
This was a lesson in friendshipI stress in this sentenceShould women and men be friends first?And then slip?My pen drips as I scribble my thoughts on thin stripsOf devotion What is the Friend-Zone? For all you cool kids out there, this is what UrbanDictionary says: “A mythical place where misogynists go to when a woman doesn’t want their penis. or …
