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Taylor Crumpton is a music, pop culture and politics writer from Dallas. Her experience organizing for Black students, in addition to her advocating for abortion rights and reproductive justice, were critical stepping stones to informing her editorial approach.
US-based contributor Kashvi Chandok reflects on Donald Trump's shock victory in the Presidential election.
In a new piece for Missing Perspectives, Florence Chepkorir explores how gendered disinformation continues to undermine the work of female politicians in Kenya.
Casa Frida provides tools for those fleeing their home countries due to persecution — including attacks for just being who they are.
Kate Fitz-Gibbon's book, Our National Crisis: Violence Against Women and Children, highlights the alarming reality of domestic violence in Australia.
When you think of SXSW, one of the world's biggest tech and entertainment festivals, chances are period poverty isn't the first thing you'd probably think of.
Cronulla Sharks captain and all-round legend Tiana Penitani caught up with Missing Perspectives ahead of the NRLW Grand Final in Sydney this weekend.
In Nigeria, we have a particular way of accommodating a new baby into the family. Omugwo is the Igbo term for the traditional custom of postpartum care, where the mother of the new mother, or a relative, takes residence with her to care for her and child. 
In Palestine and across the diaspora, Palestinian women “cross-stitch” to connect with who they are and where they’ve come from. In 2021, the art of tatreez in Palestine was recognized by UNESCO as an important intangible cultural heritage.

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