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What I Have to Say about what Marx Would Have to Say about Capitalism and COVID-19
Casey Forest, Content Editor

Where we live is a mess. It’s a convoluted, poorly meshed, dig-until-your-hands-break country. It was a rug ripped out from under those who called it home, and now it is a capitalist petri dish. It’s hard to agree on things here, even with ourselves.

Aug. 2020

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Regarding “Ching Chong House” and Anti-Asian Racism in the Wake of COVID-19
Jay Serrano, Editorial Director

Early in July, a fake restaurant emerged on Instagram and Yelp. This fake restaurant was entitled “Ching Chong House” and had various racist menu items ranging from Corona cocktails to “Crispy Burnt Pug.” Although it is clear that this stunt is merely another in a long list of edgy shock humor, it …

Aug. 2020

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Reopening Schools
Haley Arnold, Publications Director

In a few weeks, millions of students will be returning to school for the fall. Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic with cases on the rise again, most schools are planning on having at least some in-person learning. For parents, this requires them to make a tough decision on whether or not to send …

Aug. 2020

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Navigating Black Allyship as a Non-Black Person of Color
Herman Luis Chavez, Managing Editor

For non-Black people of color, it can be difficult to navigate allyship with the Black community, especially for those who are only just now beginning to educate themselves on Black justice. This article provides an introduction to the first steps and best practices you can take to be a better ally …

Jul. 2020

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Reflecting on allies and space on Tik Tok and Instagram
Anna Dunn, Art Editor

Social media has acted as a primary source of information, education, and organization throughout the Black Lives Matter movement since the its inception in 2013. It has been a platform for people to share and promote speakers, books, funds and organizations. Mass participation can create a sense of …

Jul. 2020

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17 years ago: the last Brood X
Molly Flood, Communications Director

The spring of 2004 raised two kinds of children. I, a proud four and a half year old, spent my time playing outside with toys and picking apart the lawn while a swath of angsty 17 year olds also emerged into the open air, ready to scream all summer long.

Jul. 2020

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The commodification of Black pain: Why 'White Fragility' falls short
Jay Serrano, Editorial Director

In the midst of yet another reckoning with the antiblackness that permeates every corner of the U.S., many people have scrambled for ways to make sense of it all. For some, it is a familiar topic of conversation, one that has shaped their entire life. For others, it is an abstract knowledge they may …

Jul. 2020

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Cicada’s Next Step: Our New Blog
Jay Serrano, Editorial Director

Over the last few months, the world has changed in dramatic ways that have affected us all. CCM has had to contend with these changes and evolve, incorporating our original vision into a world that looks different.

Jul. 2020