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Aliens, FOIA, and the Fight for Transparency
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Aliens, FOIA, and the Fight for Transparency

Discussions on the lack of government transparency sparked following the Congressional hearing on UAPS and the possibility of aliens.

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Study Hall: ‘Is it OK to Listen to Problematic Artists?’

Study Hall: ‘Is it OK to Listen to Problematic Artists?’

Today, we discuss whether it’s possible still to enjoy the work of an artist or company, even after they’re in controversy. 

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Burning Man and the Colonial Idea of the “Middle of Nowhere”
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Burning Man and the Colonial Idea of the “Middle of Nowhere”

Burning Man’s communal and utopian vision conflicts with the reality that it follows a centuries-old imperialist concept.

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How Power and Privilege Shape Society and Ourselves
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How Power and Privilege Shape Society and Ourselves

A brief overview of what power and privilege means and its role in systemic oppression to help you understand how privilege shows up in your life—and what you can do to address it.

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How to Diversify, Not Tokenize, Your Friend Group
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How to Diversify, Not Tokenize, Your Friend Group

When diversifying your friend group, it’s important to ensure that stereotypes, biases, and assumptions don’t harm your ability to connect with others.

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People Are Not Charity, or the Failings of the White Savior
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People Are Not Charity, or the Failings of the White Savior

The white savior complex positions white people as rescuers and protectors, reducing people of color as incompetent and charity cases.

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Why the “B” in Black is Capitalized
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Why the “B” in Black is Capitalized

Terms Capitalizing “Black” when referring to people in a racial, ethnic, or cultural context is to make language more inclusive and accurate.

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The Impact of Tourism on Hawai’i
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The Impact of Tourism on Hawai’i

Hawai’i has been decimated by its reliance on tourism, an economic decision that fuels the inequities that cause disasters to impact those most marginalized disproportionately.

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Study Hall: ‘Does Ethical Shopping Exist?’

Study Hall: ‘Does Ethical Shopping Exist?’

Study Hall answers questions from our community centered on a specific theme. This week we focus on the validity of ethical consumption.

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Why Calling Marginalized People “Resilient” Is Not A Compliment
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Why Calling Marginalized People “Resilient” Is Not A Compliment

“Resilient” has evolved into a word used too broadly by media to describe survivors of trauma and oppression, complicating its meaning.

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