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

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)

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Thoughts and musing on motherhood that made us pause, think and consider what mothering means to us.

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Frequent contributor Jen CK Jacobs talks about the dissolution of her first marriage and the clarity that can come from grappling with love and loss.

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As women continue to move into leadership roles across the country, we sit down with the new Executive Director of the Northwest Film Forum, Vivian Hua, to discuss women filmmakers, supporting marginalized communities through art and her own experience becoming a leader.

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

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In addition to giving thanks and expressing gratitude this month, we are also taking a moment to reflect on the power of rituals and consciously setting aside time for stillness, mindful movement, and meditating on the things in our lives that matter the most to us.

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Nora Gomez-Strauss shares her personal experiences running for local office, growing closer to her community in the process and how rewarding it can be to engage in politics as a family.

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

Wellness

Welcome to our new Tarotscope series! Check out which Tarot card your Zodiac sign pulled and what that means for your November.