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Author: Sydney Wess

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Your “thoughts and prayers” do little for victims of violence and disaster

Enough talking — we need to act.
  • Sydney Wess
  • October 6, 2017

The NFL was political long before Kaepernick took a knee

The Pentagon paid the NFL to be patriotic. Don’t accuse players of politicizing the game.
  • Sydney Wess
  • September 28, 2017

Environmental activism is for everyone — not just scientists

How artists can combat climate change.
  • Sydney Wess
  • September 21, 2017

#AerieREAL might be the body positive campaign we’ve been waiting for

#AerieREAL is about raising awareness of body image problems, not improving the company’s sales.
  • Sydney Wess
  • September 14, 2017

Stressed about the new school year? Try meditation.

Mindfulness can help you reduce your back-to-school stress.
  • Sydney Wess
  • September 7, 2017

The Purple Line will help students, the environment and the economy

Don’t believe the Purple Line haters.
  • Sydney Wess
  • August 31, 2017

Spotify’s “I’m with the banned” is taking on Trump

Spotify is proving we can stand together to support those who are facing injustice.
  • Sydney Wess
  • August 2, 2017

The Declaration of Independence isn’t fake news

How similar was the rule of King George III to Trump’s presidency?
  • Sydney Wess
  • July 12, 2017

Harvard was right to kick out students for posting offensive memes

Racist and sexist memes aren’t worthy of protection.
  • Sydney Wess
  • June 20, 2017

Stripping track world records to stop doping is an insult to athletes

Stripping world records fails to grant trust, dignity and respect to the athletes who set their world records fair and square.
  • Sydney Wess
  • May 30, 2017
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