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Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview and the royal Twitter storm
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The recent interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by Oprah Winfrey can be seen in many different ways. Was it a polemic against the royal family? An attack on the system of monarchy itself? Did it expose the attitudes of royals that had been kept in the dark? Was it, alternatively, an act of…
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What is missing from this season of “The Bachelorette”
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Before getting into the drama of The Bachelorette, you’re going to want at least one glass of wine. I would recommend a cheap and light bottle that can easily be chugged, just so we can match the attitudes of all the contestants’ drinking habits on the show. The first few weeks of this season are one…
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Is “This is Us” emotionally manipulating its audience?
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With the fifth season of This Is Us set to premiere next Tuesday, fans are eagerly awaiting the answers to many questions. Will Randall and Kevin reconcile after their huge fight? Will a romantic relationship form between Madison and Kevin? And what is going on in those scenes from the future? This Emmy-nominated NBC drama…
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The ethics of thrifting
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In recent years, thrift shopping has become increasingly popular among young people. Shopping second-hand is seen as an alternative to fast fashion and consumerism. It’s an environmentally sustainable and affordable way to add new pieces to your wardrobe and it can be fun to find unique items that other people likely don’t have. But with…
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