The May Letter
Dear Damsels, May’s theme is CHARACTER. It’s how you define yourself – the 140 letters in a bio, a line on a dating profile, your… Read More
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DD Interview: Luna Neptune
Ahead of the first DD Get Together, we're introducing you to some of the performers. First up is space folk singer Luna Neptune, on her inspiration and how character shapes her music. Read More
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All the Women I Admire are Over 30
It's hard not to compare yourself to your heroes. Victoria L Cagle's essay reminds us not to be so hard on ourselves, and remember – we have so far to go. Read More
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Kicking the Kyriarchy: Voicing Identity
When Elena & Sidonie set up the podcast Kicking the Kyriarchy, their aim was to provide an intersectional platform. Here they talk about why we must continue to give all identities a voice in this way, and their upcoming event. Read More
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When I Grow Up
We're often asked as children what we want to be when we grow up. But in Laura Dilnot's eyes, it's who we want to be that makes all the difference. Read More
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21ST NIGHT OF SEPTEMBER |For Bridie Wilkinson, a certain song pulls up memories of a certain person
Creative non-fiction Read More
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Uncool for School: Finding Our Individuality
We're a generation that celebrates uniqueness, each of us working on a different project or hobby – but it hasn't always been that way, as Molly Cooper explores. Read More
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