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Stephanie Newman

Stephanie Newman: Writing on Glass and Redefining Feminism

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Stephanie Newman is the founder and editor of Writing on Glass, a media platform that aims to redefine feminism for the 21st century. Through her consultancy Stellia Labs, Stephanie also works with media and arts companies in a strategic capacity. She’s defined the digital content experience and advertising proposition for several magazine brands, revamped pricing […]

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Election

Past Present Podcast: Second Redemption, Glass Ceilings, and Global Populism

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In this week’s special election episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia debate the onset of the Second Redemption, the highest and hardest glass ceiling, and the place of Donald Trump in global populism. Second Redemption We debated Jamelle Bouie’s argument that the 2016 election should be seen as a Second Redemption. Niki also recommended Michelle Alexander’s book The New

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Michelle Hartney

Featured Artist: Michelle Hartney

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Michelle Hartney is a Chicago-based artist whose work addresses a broad range of topics, from women’s health issues, to the concept of heroes, love, and the cosmos.  She works in a variety of materials, including fiber, wood, found objects, community based interactive performance, and the internet.  Her interest in using art to address social issues began during her graduate studies

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National Anthem

Past Present Podcast: Colin Kaepernick, Burkinis, and Crime at Walmart

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On this week’s Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil Young discuss Colin Kaepernick and the national anthem, the burkini, and crime at Walmart. Colin Kaepernick San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick remained seated during a recent pre-game national anthem in protest against racial discrimination in the country. Neil argued Kaepernick likely chose that

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