Self-Discovery Didn’t Go As Expected
Many people see their sexual orientation as a huge part of who they are. But for me, my identity isn’t really about who I’m attracted to.
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Mass Shootings: More Than Mental Illness
Mass shootings have become an epidemic in the United States. In response to the recent shooting in Texas, Trump said he thinks that “mental health is the problem here.” He specifically said “this isn’t a guns situation.”
I’m A Thin, Black Man, And That Worries My Family
In my family’s minds, muscles are a kind of insurance policy against the dangers black men face.
Teens: #MeToo Opened My Eyes, And Not In A Good Way
It’s alarming to see your parents cry, it’s alarming to see that the adult world has more flaws than you expected.
#MeToo Stories Happen in High Schools Too — This Quiz Shows How Yours Should Help
Is your high school protecting you from sexual harassment?
In The Mountains Of Kentucky: Life Measured In Quality, Not Quantity
We have statistics challenging us to leave our area and find a better one, but as the saying goes: there’s no place like home.
Why are High Schools Beefing Up Their Sexual Assault Policies? Pressure from Teens.
While students who’ve experienced sexual assault are relying on Title IX, the Trump administration may pull back some protections.
Don’t Wait To Tell Your Friends How Much They Mean To You
My friends are complete oddballs. With them, there is no in between. But they all share similar struggles. Many of them deal with anxiety, depression, insomnia or all three.
Sweet Home Alabama: My Love-Hate Relationship With My Home State
Just two hours away, teens like myself are growing up in a county with one of the lowest life expectancies in the U.S.