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Miley Cyrus Brings Us On a Self-Loving 'Endless Summer Vacation' with New Album Releas
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(Music)
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... the Miley we all love – independent, valiant, and self-loving. Fans were quick to note that the song is a response to Bruno Mars’ well-loved hit, “When I Was Your Man”, and she even includes the demo of ...
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Created on 16 March 2023
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Disability Visibility Advocate, Rue, Shows Off Her Favorite Looks
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(Style)
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... people are fashionable, too! We make up 15 to 18 percent of the population but are often forgotten or overlooked. I’ve been working with amazing independent brands who work hard to make a difference ethically, ...
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Created on 16 March 2023
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Was Aubrey Plaza Annoyed at the SAG Awards? Or Was She Just Being Aubrey Plaza?
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(Entertainment)
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... in 2019 and 2020, she hosted the Film Independent Spirit Awards and granted us with iconic bits such as her meeting the ghost of Judy Garland.
We can’t wait to see what Plaza does next, whether ...
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Created on 01 March 2023
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To Improve Teen Girls' Self-Esteem, Disrupt Their Instagram Feeds, Study Says
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(Feminism)
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... the study that, “I don't have to be hourglass and be a makeup artist or a model. I can be successful and independent. It's no longer just about what I look like but actually about what I think, which is ...
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Created on 27 February 2023
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Sundance 2023: Women Directors Tackle Themes of Frankenstein, Introverts and Little Richard
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(Movies)
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... sets the tone for the year on independent cinema, they are the gatekeepers, star-makers and our guiding light. This is important because Independent Cinema provides valuable representation of women and ...
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Created on 21 January 2023
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Forget "Camping Trips"—Here's How to Actually Help Women Get the Abortion Care They Desperately Ne
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(Feminism)
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... frustrating,” says Max Carwile, programs director for Abortion Access Front, an activist group that uses performance and humor to destigmatize abortion and provide aid to independent clinics. “I think ...
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Created on 17 January 2023
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The 9-Day Wonder Diet Scarf Was The ’50's Accessory Designed To Keep Women From Scarfing Too Much Dow
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(Style)
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... scarf, printed with all nine days’ worth of menus. “DIETING IS FUN when you wear this sensational new scarf with its design theme of the famous Harper’s Bazaar 9-Day Wonder Diet,” read a 1953 ad inIndependent ...
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Created on 31 October 2022
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Queer Period Pieces Like Abbi Jacobson's "A League Of Their Own" Are A Reminder That LGBTQ Rights Are Still Under Atta
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(TV)
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... us friends, roommates, or faith communities, but these threats don’t seem to be largely sanctioned by the government. But that might not actually be the case. Victor Madrigal-Borloz, a UN Independent Expert ...
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Created on 13 October 2022
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Wet Leg, Cat Power Included on Good Music To Ensure Safe Abortion Access To All Compilation: Today Only
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(Music)
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... the U.S. Noise For Now, who are working with Abortion Care Network, support many independent abortion clinics. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to non-profit organizations to provide access to abortion ...
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Created on 07 October 2022
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Why Audio Erotica Is Giving Women An Aural Fixation. Plus, 3 Places You Can Listen To It
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(Sex)
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Rooted in the intention of pleasing only oneself, masturbation is the ultimate self-care, and for many of us, watching porn and masturbating go, well, hand in hand. But despite the fact that according ...
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Created on 24 August 2022
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W. Kamau Bell Urges Men To Stand Up For The Right To Bodily Autonomy In PSA, "Dads For Choice" ...
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(Feminism)
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... rhetoric and media, build community among pro-abortion activists, and provide direct support to independent abortion clinics”, will be hosting an exciting virtual training on abortion activism on July ...
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Created on 28 June 2022
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Kasia Szarek Talks About Her Bold Style, Plus, Her 5 Favorite Pieces For The Summer
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(Style)
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... the confetti party swimsuit. And those fuzzy sunglasses—we actually sell them. My two friends and I have an online store called Glitter Death, and we carry a bunch of really cool independent designers. ...
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Created on 27 June 2022
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Not Sure What To Do Regarding Roe v. Wade? Abortion Access Front Can Help You Take Real Action
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(Living)
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... to make abortion advocacy accessible and understandable, while also connecting people to a network of independent organizations that need resources.
"We want to make sure that if and when Roe falls, ...
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Created on 25 May 2022
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"Even Though I'm A Muslim Woman, I Still Experience The Same Things You Do." Yuna, The Malaysian Singer Sounds-Off On Modesty In The World Of R
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(Music)
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After years of major label backing, Yuna is independent. It’s a freeing experience that the “Blank Marquee” singer says has given her the ability to record the type of songs she wants, without having ...
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Created on 18 May 2022
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Mercury Retrograde Is In Full-Effect, Here's What It Is, and What It Means For Your Zodiac Sign ...
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(Living)
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... of your bank account and formulate a budget that works for your lifestyle, you’ll be able to save a few pennies for a rainy day and create a sense of security for yourself. Being financially independent ...
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Created on 16 May 2022
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This Virtual Film Series Featuring 9 Films On The History of Reproductive Rights In The US, Is Free All Month
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(Feminism)
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... to make abortion inaccessible to women.
Women Make Movies, a distributor of independent films produced and directed by women, is making a selection of nine films available for the public on the history ...
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Created on 12 May 2022
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Got An Old Piece Of Furniture? Here's How a Little Mosaic Style Tile and Grout Can Give It a Brand-New Look
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(DIY)
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... furniture a brand-new look. And it’s way easier than the dramatic finish would have you believe. Tiles are available at just about any home-improvement store, but it’s worth a visit to your local independent ...
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Created on 03 May 2022
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Jewel Is Back With The R&B and Folk-Influenced "Freewheelin' Woman," Her First Album in 7 Years ...
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(Music)
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... you saw as mentors either growing up or even later.
J: My aunts really influenced me. All the homestead women that shoed their own horses [in Alaska] and sawed their own trees. [They were] wildly independent, ...
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Created on 02 May 2022
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Remembering The Late, Great, bell hooks. How Well Do You Know The Feminist Author and Activist?
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(Feminism)
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... independent d.) free
via GIPHY
Answer Key:
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. d 5. a
Photo: Jesse Fox
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2022 print edition of BUST Magazine. Subscribe today! ...
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Created on 07 April 2022
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What Women’s History Month Means To Me As A Young Black Woman in America... And It's Not What You Thin
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(Feminism)
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... all of these big milestones have a certain type of woman at the forefront: a wealthy white woman. I don’t think this is some awful thing— we are all women, independent of our race, class, ability — but ...
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Created on 30 March 2022