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Body odour is the scent of freedom

Body odour is the scent of freedom

Disgust towards body odour has been linked to authoritarian intent. That makes sweating and smelling an act of resistance—especially for women.

There's an outline of a man lying down and merging with the Earth. Inside the outline are different scenes like animals, the woods, a book etc. Outside the outline there's a blue sky.

How ten years of veganism enriched my life

Veganism is always lauded for its environmental and ethical benefits, but the personal impact can be enormous too.

A photograph of coloured bits of paper, representing the queer rainbow, layered on top of one another. Red on the left to purple on the right.

Queer people offer a glimpse into the future

The existence of queer people disproves the foundation of conservative ideology. That’s why they want to eradicate us.

Christmas presents are located under a Christmas tree.

Santa has no place in a better future

There’s more than enough magic in the world that we don’t have to lie to children and prime them for excessive consumption.

Different pairs of glasses, four rows and four columns, are arranged on white shelves against a white wall. Looks like a glasses store display.

Why people who wear glasses should be considered disabled

The more people who are considered disabled, the more likely our society is to care about accessibility.

A metallic sculpture is surrounded by grass. The sculpture has a young Jane Goodall on the left reaching out to a chimpanzee on the left.

We spend too much time lionising people like Jane Goodall

Idolising people only entrenches the idea that it is spectacular individuals, not collectives, who change the world.

A wooden sign with "Community Garden" written in white paint. It's attached to a grid metal fence with vines running through it.

I wish my apartment complex had more community spirit

My apartment has everything one might need besides functional community spaces.