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Women’s authority in the church
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Women’s authority in the church

Religion is often perceived as oppressive to women. However, the Bible is brimming with stories of powerful female leaders who defy this narrative. Churches which perpetuate misogyny stand in direct opposition to the Bible, and their actions are not representative of actual Christianity.

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Opinion | The Westernization of yoga
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Opinion | The Westernization of yoga

Since the boom of yoga in the Western world, the way of movement has lost its meaning, blurred by the drive to look a certain way. With yoga’s popularity, it is vital to understand where it's derived from and how diving deeper into the roots can expand one’s mental well-being.

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Opinion | Resistance in the 21st century
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Opinion | Resistance in the 21st century

Women across the world are using social media to amplify their voices and demand change. From the US to India, social media is proving to be the catalyst for change in feminist movements.

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Opinion | Normalize the abnormality of deafness
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Opinion | Normalize the abnormality of deafness

Hearing society in America minimizes Deaf culture and expects conformity to oral language. Though Deafness is uncommon, it does not denote inferiority and deserves appreciation and acceptance.

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Opinion | The victimization of Rory Gilmore
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Opinion | The victimization of Rory Gilmore

Gilmore Girls is a comfort to many, including myself, but it can be difficult to watch at certain points because Rory Gilmore’s character gets worse and worse. This is a problem with many TV series, where a once beloved character will take a trajectory that is not satisfying to the viewers and can ruin the viewing experience for many.

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