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Nov 11, 2022

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Feminism, Poverty, Education and More

Essays on my experiences with poverty, education, feminism, and other social issues

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The Double Standard of Feminist Storytelling

Gilmore Girls was lauded as a feminist show, but they made some big mistakes. Here’s how you can learn from them.

Aug 30, 2022

The Double Standard of Feminist Storytelling

Aug 30, 2022

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Even the Gilmore Girls were Pro-Choice

“In two years, I’m gonna register Democrat!” Lorelai Gilmore yelled in an attempt to provoke her mother from any potential hiding place in…

Jun 28, 2022

Even the Gilmore Girls were Pro-Choice

Jun 28, 2022

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Diversity in Publishing Isn’t Hurting Privileged Writers

It just isn’t.

Jun 14, 2022

Diversity in Publishing Isn’t Hurting Privileged Writers

Jun 14, 2022

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Why do the Gilmore Girls Eat So Damn Much?

Yes, their eating is disordered — but I don’t think it’s as damaging as it could have been.

Jun 7, 2022

Why do the Gilmore Girls Eat So Damn Much?

Jun 7, 2022

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The Best Possible Active Shooter Situation

A text lit up my phone. My children’s school was going into lockdown due to an active shooter “in the area.”

May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022

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“Go easy on yourself, mama,” is White Privilege at its Peak

As a white mother, I am not held to the same standard that a woman of color is held to, and it’s time to acknowledge that

Apr 28, 2022

“Go easy on yourself, mama,” is White Privilege at its Peak

Apr 28, 2022

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Boomers Proving My Point in the Comments Section

I wrote an essay about the rising standards of the American high school. People got big mad and proved my point for me.

Apr 21, 2022

Boomers Proving My Point in the Comments Section

Apr 21, 2022

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Boomers Could Never Survive High School Today

Teens today are held to an absurdly high standard in comparison

Apr 7, 2022

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Apr 7, 2022

Gina Denny

What Are Teachers Really For?

Meeting all the state standards is great, but is that what you signed up for?

Jun 20, 2021

What Are Teachers Really For?

Jun 20, 2021

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White Teachers Need to Talk About Racism

How and why you need to be addressing racism and other discrimination in your classroom — even when you haven’t experienced it yourself.

Jun 28, 2021

White Teachers Need to Talk About Racism

Jun 28, 2021

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I Didn’t Teach CRT, but Parents Were Angry Anyway

While teaching music history, I received angry emails and phone calls because I dared to talk about the racism in the industry

Jul 6, 2021

I Didn’t Teach CRT, but Parents Were Angry Anyway

Jul 6, 2021

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We’re All on the Same Team

Don’t lose sight of why you became a teacher in the first place.

Jul 12, 2021

We’re All on the Same Team

Jul 12, 2021

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How I Explain Privilege to My Kids

If you have the internet, there is a very good chance that you have easy access to clean, safe water.

Jul 18, 2021

How I Explain Privilege to My Kids

Jul 18, 2021

Gina Denny

We Need Seed Multipliers

In a very real sense, through this list of actions, they are being entrusted with the future of their communities.

Aug 9, 2021

We Need Seed Multipliers

Aug 9, 2021

Gina Denny

Why Do Teachers Complain? They Knew What They Were Getting Into

It’s a heavy responsibility, and not one I took lightly. Not one that any teacher takes lightly, I don’t think.

Aug 16, 2021

Why Do Teachers Complain? They Knew What They Were Getting Into

Aug 16, 2021

Gina Denny

Our Education System is Built on Women’s Unpaid Labor

At every step in our education system, we are expecting women to shoulder the burden of unpaid labor and thankless, invisible work

Aug 23, 2021

Our Education System is Built on Women’s Unpaid Labor

Aug 23, 2021

Gina Denny

What Jar Jar Binks Can Teach Us About Kids With Special Needs

A nine-year-old changed my view of the most disliked Star Wars character in history

Oct 4, 2021

What Jar Jar Binks Can Teach Us About Kids With Special Needs

Oct 4, 2021

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