Books, revered as gateways to diverse perspectives, are facing an unsettling trend in the United States — the surge in book bans. Beyond pretty covers and bound pages lies the erasure of stories, particularly those challenging societal norms related to race, gender, sexuality, and the history of the nation. Today, I will discuss the historical […]
Read More Breaking Chains: Feminism, Literature, and U.S. Book BansThe institution of marriage has long been considered a cornerstone of American society, but in recent years, there has been a notable shift. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2021, the U.S. marriage rate hit a new low, with only 14.9 marriages per 1,000 women, down from 16.3 a decade earlier. Furthermore, the divorce […]
Read More The Declining Marriage Rate and the Benefits of Putting off MarriageThis post was edited on 10/25/2023 by blondedblogger. Now that it’s officially October, Halloween is just around the corner. If you’re anything like my friend group, fall nights with a scary movie on, pumpkin cookies in the oven, and an apple cinnamon candle lit have already begun. And most importantly, we have the daily conversation […]
Read More avoiding cultural appropriation this halloweenLast September, my best friend tragically lost her father to suicide. You never really expect something like this to happen to someone you know, and as someone who has never really experienced death first-hand, this experience was eye-opening to say the least. For me, it unlocked a new realm of passion for mental health, and […]
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