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An Overlooked Injustice: Myths of Invisible Illnesses

Invisible illnesses are often not given the respect they deserve. Many people don’t understand the effects of living with hidden diseases, and they therefore underestimate the hardships endured. Because of this, many people suffering are disregarded as “overreacting,” or worse, “crazy.” This is a social injustice that often gets overlooked. Invisible illnesses are rarely discussed openly, and many myths surround them.
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Aliens in the Land of Egypt

Indeed, it is time for our leaders to do what they were elected to do and tackle this complex issue by passing comprehensive immigration reform. It is time for them to live up to their promises and values, without hiding behind excuses of a president in which they cannot place their trust. That is our message to Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and the rest of Congress—will it finally be heard?
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3 Steps to Creating a Non-Profit That Will Change the World

In my last article, I discussed a week of events talking about feminism happening on Saint Louis University’s campus. Free to [be], I learned the importance of going after what you want. Through that week, I met two hundred girls—and one man—who do not let anything stop them. By learning about the model and the story at Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) in Nairobi, Kenya, I believe I have been able to uncover 3 steps to creating a non-profit that will change the world.