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07/11/2023

It's that time of the year again.

These sales are so good they’re going to sell out fast.

04/17/2023

Now that it’s tax season, you’re probably wondering what’s happening with President Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans.

Biden’s plan to waive up to $20,000 in student loans has been jammed up for months. But there’s an end in sight.

04/14/2023

Here’s a little advice to help navigate those murky green waters.

From drinks out to group trips, money can make things awkward among friends. Here’s a little advice to help navigate those murky green waters.

04/14/2023

We all have to have that talk some time.

Here's how to begin the process so you avoid surprises, and make a plan that works (including a sexy budget).

03/24/2023

“I couldn’t tell you the amount of times a hookup with someone becomes a dissertation on the dynamics of gender in reference to sexual orientation.”

"Love feels better when you can give it to yourself, too."

03/24/2023

“Jiu Jitsu allows you to appear like you’re not doing any damage at all. This is vital for a trans woman in public.”

For us, it's a more physically demanding version of group therapy.

03/24/2023

"Most [TSA] officers press a button to designate male or female based on assumptions.

When scanned as a woman, the alarm picks up an 'anomaly' in my groin area, and I would be invasively patted down."

It goes way beyond the airport security line.

03/24/2023

"The female icons we love tend to be unapologetically feminine, while also making it very clear that doing so doesn’t make you weak."

Many of us credit a powerful female celeb with giving us the courage to bust out of the closet.

03/23/2023

"When I arrived at the prison entrance, the correctional guard stopped me. [My] pants weren’t pant-like enough. The guard — who, to my knowledge, did not moonlight as a fashion critic — considered them leggings."

Doing their jobs requires navigating a centuries-old, male-dominated system -- while suffering an almost institutionalized onslaught of indignities.

03/23/2023

Starting a side hustle, going viral on TikTok, and getting products on the shelves of a massive retail chain all within three years? Just incredible.

Youthforia is the first East Asian brand to be sold at ULTA Beauty. Founder Fiona Co Chan talked to Mic about her journey.

03/23/2023

For most Americans, by the time a piece of fruit lands in your fridge, it's traveled ~1,500 miles. For residents of Detroit's North End, it’s a couple of blocks.

Urban agriculture projects are helping neighborhoods refocus themselves around community projects that deliver accessible food to everyone.

03/23/2023

Sure, toilet paper is bad for the environment. But are bidets any better?

Bidets are finally catching on in the U.S. Are they actually better for the planet than toilet paper?

03/23/2023

What do you do when the world falls apart? Look to the skies.

With everything around me spiraling, somehow these little singing dinosaurs bring me peace.

03/22/2023

Why is the outdoors so white? It's a problem these creators are working to solve.

People of color, particularly Black Americans, have long been kept from outdoor spaces. These creators are trying to change that.

03/22/2023

“I very deeply understand the need for some sort of security at synagogue, but it does not make for a comforting experience,” a Black Jewish writer and activist tells Mic.

After a spike in anti-Jewish hate, some synagogues are turning to police. But Black Jews don't feel safe.

03/22/2023

All that glitters isn't gold 💩✨

For a creature that lives 3,000 feet under the sea, this is pretty flamboyant.

03/22/2023

Why does America have so many mass shootings? These books try to explain.

Why are mass shootings “uniquely American”? These authors attempt to explain.

03/22/2023

Ever used a public charging station to charge your mobile phone when it runs out of battery? If so, watch out for “juice jacking."

Have you ever used a public charging station to charge your mobile phone when it runs out of battery? If so, watch out for “juice jacking”.
Cybercriminals are on the prowl to infect your mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers and...

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