Talia Chen

The Bechdel Test (and other measures of bigotry)

By Talia Chen Image via NPR. Sometimes movies and books are lacking in the women department. Or the race department, or the sexuality...

“Don’t Say Gay” (House Bill 1557)

By Talia Chen Image via Orlando Sentinel. On Feb. 17, a Florida committee advanced the infamous “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which restricts...

Webtoons!! *Recommendations Included*

By Talia Chen Image via Reddit. You’ll never know who makes up the quiet masses of the webtoon consumer pool. Whether that be the...

The Courage of Women in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

By Talia Chen Image via The Bolton News. I’ve got to tell you, in my less than two decades of living, I don’t think I have ever witnessed...

The Fun in Astrology

By: Talia Chen Image via Pinterest. According to Britannica, people have been divulging meaning from the movements of the cosmos since...

Where Movie Makeovers Go Wrong

By Talia Chen I love a good movie makeover montage. Who doesn’t? Caring about your appearance is common, and being self-confident is...

Looking For Sustainability in High Fashion

By Talia Chen Image via Stella McCartney. Fast fashion has recently become a mainstream concern, causing many people to reevaluate their...

Why Do We Need Feminism?

By Talia Chen Image via APC. TW: mentions of assault and rape In light of Sarah Everard’s murder, there has been an increase in online...

Is a Transcontinental High-Speed Rail System a Good Idea?

By Talia Chen Image via NRDC Fast-moving electric trains have only recently been installed in various places around the world. This...

The Trashier Version of an Oil Spill

By Talia Chen Art retrieved from Bonnie Monteleone. What are ocean garbage patches? They’re extensive amounts of broken down trash that...

The Unconventional, Dance-Filled, and Espionage-Infused Life of Josephine Baker

By Talia Chen Image via Vanity Fair There is a common idea that being feminine is a weakness. That misconception has been put through a...

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