The (News) Edit

The thoughts and ideas that made us pause, think and, most importantly, consider what is happening in the world this week.

Author:: Brooke Klauer
Publish date:: Jul 13, 2018
Updated on: Jul 13, 2018

Illustration Credit: Hannah Drossman

Women around the world reveal intimate stories of abortion: “Behind the roiling public debates are deeply personal experiences: an unintended pregnancy, rape, family influence, a medical crisis, feelings of loss.” (The New York Times)

Summer of rage: “White men are the minority in the United States — no wonder they get uncomfortable when their power is challenged.” (The Cut)

The Nato Summit is off to a fiery start: Here’s what’s at stake as the world leaders sit down in Brussels. (Inkstick Media)

Get caught up on Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation: Here’s a distilled version of what’s happened since President Trump introduced his court nominee to the world on Monday night. (The New York Times)

Today we introduce a new column, led by Gretchen Jones, that will challenge the assumptions and stigmas surrounding living a life that is child-free.

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Forgiveness is a conscious choice and one that does not come without a fair amount of work. Is it worth it? That all depends on you.

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Casey Keasler of Casework Interior Design takes on a home renovation of her own and offers professional tricks, tips and advice to solo dwellers interested in remodeling their space.

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The thoughts and ideas made us pause, think and most importantly, consider what is happening in the world.

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Our friend, Elizabeth Kendig, has launched a much needed new platform in an effort to make healing and self care accessible to the masses. And good news: readers of The Fold get to experience it for free!

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On the cusp of Mother's Day, The Fold's Arts & Culture Editor Nora Gomez-Strauss spoke with women about the creative aspect of mothering and also the layers of their own creative endeavors and the impact motherhood has made.

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The Fold toured the new MOHAI exhibit - Seattle Style: Fashion/Function, which opens today, and explores the evolution of fashion in our hometown.

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We chatted with the founder of Every Mother Counts, Christy Turlington Burns, about the impetus behind her advocacy and the maternal healthcare crisis the US is facing — and what she is doing to combat it.