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Opinion | I had an abortion. It's none of your business why.

Opinion | I had an abortion. It's none of your business why.

“I had an abortion, and I need no one’s forgiveness. Nor should I need your permission.”

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After cancer, she taught herself to play the ukulele. Now, followers are asking for tips.

After cancer, she taught herself to play the ukulele. Now, followers are asking for tips.

Occasionally, someone asks for tips about learning how to play. But this year, as the coronavirus pandemic ha…

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Growing a Baby After a Tumor

Growing a Baby After a Tumor

"It's surprisingly hard to kill a person. They taught us that in med school." That's what my father, a retire…

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Odysseus the influencer

Odysseus the influencer

If the waterlogged hero had Instagram.

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Why I Haven't Told My Kids I Had Cancer

Why I Haven't Told My Kids I Had Cancer

I've never said the word "died" in front of my children. I've never said "dead" or "death" either. I've never…

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"Humans of New York," But Make It the End Times - Electric Literature

"Humans of New York," But Make It the End Times - Electric Literature

Fan of the best-selling Humans of New York book series? Then buckle up for the newest spin: HUMANS OF THE APO…

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Amongst the Liberal Elite: Emergency Preparedness Amongst the Liberal Elite

Amongst the Liberal Elite: Emergency Preparedness Amongst the Liberal Elite

Getting woke is hard. As this couple are discovering under 45’s regime, it takes more than listening to NPR o…

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FUNNY WOMEN: Intersectional Literary Festival Q&A

FUNNY WOMEN: Intersectional Literary Festival Q&A

FUNNY WOMEN: Intersectional Literary Festival Q&A Q: Hi, my name is Joseph Chad Stevenson. I just wanted to t…

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