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People Shouldn't Be Surprised That Britain is Still Very Racist

"Within British culture and politics is an entrenched denial of racism."

Midsize Is Not the Same as Medium, and the Distinction Is Important

“Medium doesn't mean midsize.”

With K-Beauty's Rise, How Do We Change the Standards It Reinforces?

"I have always felt a very thin line between self-care and vanity."

Cops Don't Belong at Campus Protests

The police are making it abundantly clear they're not there to protect students. But that’s also not news.

Stop Erasing Tashi Duncan Because You Want New Internet Boyfriends

Have fun making your Patrick/Art fancams, but never forget who's in the middle.

Abortion Is Still on the 2024 Ballot, Dems (and Joe Biden) Should Act Like It

As Trump reportedly supports a 16-week abortion ban, Democrats would do well to remember that abortion rights win elections.

The Credible Plot to Ban Abortion Nationwide — Without Congress

Is the Comstock Act the 2024 election's sleeping giant?

We Need to Stop Underestimating Teen Heartthrobs

This awards season proves again that teenage girls know what they’re talking about.

Hundreds of Companies Legally Pay Disabled Workers Below Minimum Wage. This Needs to Change

“When we accept something like a 14(c) certificate as allowable … what we’re saying is that a living wage is only for a select group.”

Do American Colleges Have an Antisemitism Problem?

Instances of antisemitism are rising on campuses, but the medicine on offer may be feeding the disease, argues Hadas Thier.

IfNotNow: Biden Risking the Youth Vote in 2024 Over Ceasefire in Gaza

In this op-ed, the political director of IfNotNow explains why the group is demanding Biden back a ceasefire in Gaza.

War Criminal Responsible for Millions of Deaths Dies at 100

Henry Kissinger was one of the US empire's proudest, most prolifically murderous foot soldiers.

Carlee Russell Lied, But We Must Believe Black Women

Black women and girls deserve safety, and one woman's lies do not change that.

Who Is Rihanna, Really?

Rihanna’s star shines so bright that it temporarily blinds us to the reality.

The Gossip Girl Reboot Pushed the Boundary of How We Understand Shame

Each grand moment of Gossip Girl pushes its characters to confront the ultimate question: Will shame control me?

Why The White House Shouldn't Privatize COVID Vaccines

"It is hard to overstate just how much of a disaster this would be."

Not Even Fashion Can Save Ye Now

In this op-ed, writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith examines how Kanye West’s recent behavior has affected his influence in fashion and beyond.

André Leon Talley Was a Light of Hope & Now Also a Beautiful Warning

Writer Zach Stafford reflects on A.L.T.’s passing and what it signifies for Black, queer folks.

Teen Vogue’s 10 Best Op-eds of 2021

These are the stories that got readers talking.

You Don’t Need Makeup to Be Nonbinary

Writer Riley R.L. on the risks that come with cosmetics brands capitalizing on queer narratives.