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Posts published in “Opinion”

Diversity and Inclusion in Fashion

It’s going to be lightyears before diversity and inclusion cease to be problematic within the fashion industry. Even though fashion is meant for the masses, the majority of people actually running and walking the shows are white and skinny.

Becoming Self-Conscious

At the beginning of my book Mind-Body Problems, I describe one of my earliest childhood memories. I was walking through weeds on the bank of a river with two friends when suddenly I thought, and then said aloud, “I’m me.”

My wishlist for the music of SNL Season 45

Saturday Night Live’s 45th season premiered last week, and even though its comedy seems to have continued its trend towards being increasingly political, it remains one of the best stages on television for showcasing musical artists, both up-and-coming and already huge.

Averting the climate apocalypse

Climate change is like death. The larger it looms, the less I want to think about it. Recently, however, I’ve made an effort to face global warming squarely.

Slayyyter’s self-titled debut

Courtesy of Pop Matter

Slayyyter, a St. Louis-based pop artist who has been releasing singles since 2018, released her first full-length project on September 17, and it has quickly become one of my favorite pop projects in a very long time.