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An Essential Evil

An Essential Evil

I.v. Ioya Soto July 10, 2020
AMC’s reopening reflects the sentiments of companies nationwide: we don’t care about our minimum wage workers
Why I Shave My Eyebrows But Not My Armpits

Why I Shave My Eyebrows But Not My Armpits

I.v. Ioya Soto July 9, 2020
A “Fuck You” to arbitrary guidelines and a celebration of accepting yourself at face value
Report, Dont Refute the Facts

Report, Don’t Refute the Facts

I.v. Ioya Soto June 8, 2020
Redacting the identities of George Floyd protesters is not censorship, but a step towards dismantling systemic racism
From the Editor’s Desk: The Beat Goes On

From the Editor’s Desk: The Beat Goes On

I.v. Ioya Soto March 27, 2020
Journalism is essential work
Too Woke: How To Give Yourself a Break From Advocacy in 6 Steps or Less

Too Woke: How To Give Yourself a Break From Advocacy in 6 Steps or Less

I.v. Ioya Soto March 3, 2020
A heart that always understands also gets tired
Too Woke: How To Give Yourself a Break From Advocacy in 6 Steps or Less

Too Woke: How To Give Yourself a Break From Advocacy in 6 Steps or Less

I.v. Ioya Soto March 3, 2020
A heart that always understands also gets tired
Freak Show: A Reclamation

Freak Show: A Reclamation

I.v. Ioya Soto February 7, 2020
Identity and acceptance through the work and life of Diane Arbus
Daddy’s little festering wound

Daddy’s little festering wound

I.v. Ioya Soto December 12, 2019
My secret struggle as a CSA survivor
A Kinder, Gentler Middle Finger

A Kinder, Gentler Middle Finger

I.v. Ioya Soto December 1, 2019
A crash course in the AIDS crisis and the importance of community.
King of the Ring: Flamin’ Hot™️ Chips Ranked

King of the Ring: Flamin’ Hot™️ Chips Ranked

I.v. Ioya Soto November 8, 2019
Spicy snacks go head-to-head
The Insidious Truth Behind Boston’s “Straight Pride” Parade

The Insidious Truth Behind Boston’s “Straight Pride” Parade

I.v. Ioya Soto September 19, 2019
“It was white nationalists and far-right conservatives all along!”
Baby’s First Mosh Pit

Baby’s First Mosh Pit

I.v. Ioya Soto April 16, 2019
Five measly dollars in exchange for community, liberation, and a good fucking time.
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