My Brother’s Autism Changed Me
Having a younger brother with autism has given me a deep sense of responsibility.
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Young Californians Talk Climate Change in Their Communities
Climate change, global warming, impending doom — call it what you like. But it’s real, it’s happening and it’s all our fault.
This Is What I Learned By Growing Up With An Autistic Brother
I’ve always been close with my brother. But after he was diagnosed with autism, our bond became even deeper.
Can I Get A Nose Job And Still Be A Feminist?
Something deep inside me truly believes that my life will be better if my nose slopes instead of bumps.
I Learned To Avoid Ticks … After Catching Lyme
Here are some tips I just learned (the hard way!) to help avoid ticks.
Mental Illness And Teens: It’s Hard To Separate Jokes From Cries For Help
By Ayisat Bisiriyu The nation’s conversation about mental illness and school shootings has changed the way I listen to my classmates.…
How Wellness Culture Backfired For Me
I don’t remember the first time I heard it, but the idea is imprinted on my mind: carbs are bad. This mentality prompted me to develop a new set of unhealthy eating habits, while I was trying to get help.
Meet The 18-Year-Old Tackling The Flint Water Crisis — With Science
Michal Ruprecht just graduated high school. He’s been working on a chemical solution to the Flint water crisis.
What a New Supreme Court Justice Could Mean for Young Women’s Reproductive Rights
The debate over abortion and the next Supreme Court justice is of high importance to many young Americans.