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Why we should celebrate Beyoncé's pregnancy in the era of Trump | gal-dem

Why we should celebrate Beyoncé's pregnancy in the era of Trump | gal-dem

Gal-Dem — Beyonc é is pregnant with twins, and black Twitter is on fire. But, just days ago, many of us were out on the streets protesting Trump ' s newly introduced immigration bans. At a glance, this seems like a bit of a juxtaposition - perhaps testament to how distractible our collective consciousness is in the face of what is, essentially, celebrity gossip.

Checks and Balances

Checks and Balances

rookiemag.com — I am very much opposed to racism, misogyny, fatphobia, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination. I don't like constructs that deny my or other people's humanity, and that put lives at risk. For this reason, I've dedicated lots of time to fighting prejudice in my writing and activism.

Something Uncommon

Something Uncommon

rookiemag.com — Shared interests aren't the be-all and end-all of a friendship. "Just because she likes the same bizzaro crap you do doesn't mean she's your soulmate." As the credits rolled and I left the movie theatre after seeing (500) Days of Summer for the first time, this was the one line I couldn't stop thinking about.

Managing Rumination

Managing Rumination

rookiemag.com — The other day, I experienced a textbook case of rumination. Browsing my local bookshop, I stumbled upon an awesome coloring book that I just had to buy. I was in a great mood. Nothing could bring me down. And then it happened.

Beyond Perfect

Beyond Perfect

rookiemag.com — I tried to bypass sloppy firsts and skip straight to emotional maturity. It was like a light switch had been turned on. The night of Emily's* party, the first Friday of the ninth grade, was the night that everybody suddenly started making out with each other.

The easy life in Laos: sip, read and relax at L'Etranger Books and Tea

The easy life in Laos: sip, read and relax at L'Etranger Books and Tea

The Guardian — L'Etranger Books and Tea is a great little treehouse-style refuge from the heat of the day. The city's first licensed bookshop, it was founded in 2001 by Québecois filmmaker Isabel Dréan and her partner Simon Côté, and has a lovely, laid-back vibe.

Rents fall as landlords remain nervous over Brexit

Rents fall as landlords remain nervous over Brexit

The Guardian — Almost half of lettings agents are reporting nervous landlords following Brexit, with 12% reporting asking rents have fallen over the past 10 days. In a report published on Monday, the Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla) says last month's referendum vote has not rocked the rental market "yet", however, uncertainty over the future of Britain's role in Europe is making landlords jittery.

How to Do a Braid Out

How to Do a Braid Out

rookiemag.com — A quick, simple, sustainable style. Like so many other black girls, hair has always been a highly emotional and personal subject for me. My early teenage years were characterized by countless hours of straightening, searing, blow-drying, and sobbing in front of the mirror; snapped hair bands and combs; and tens upon hundreds of "miracle products" rinsed down the drain.