Meet the People Who Won’t Be Having Children Because of Gun Violence

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Sezin Koehler

The gun crisis in America is so severe that people would actually have a child elsewhere with solid gun regulations, just not here. That notion is staggering.

Culture · Social Justice · Third Culture Kids · Wear Your Voice Magazine

Why Are Awards Shows Still Even A Thing?

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 Sezin Koehler

“But beyond the grotesque commercialism of the award shows themselves, it’s also important to note how so many of these celebrities are already people who come from money.”

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Frida Kahlo Was a Communist, So Stop Capitalizing Off Her Likeness

April 20, 2018November 27, 2019 Sezin KoehlerLeave a comment

But since we can’t have nice things (ever), Mattel created the exact opposite of a doll honoring Frida Kahlo.

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P.T. Barnum Was Not A Romantic Hero, He Was A Capitalist Exploiter

December 31, 2017November 27, 2019 Sezin KoehlerLeave a comment

“P.T. Barnum was a wicked man, and deserves to be remembered as such.” For Wear Your Voice Magazine, December 2017.

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No Thank You, Apu — Don’t Come Again

December 6, 2017November 27, 2019 Sezin KoehlerLeave a comment

More importantly, how do we begin to undo the damage that the Apu stereotype has caused for millions of Desis not just in America, but around the world? And if it’s generally accepted that blackface is inappropriate and racist, then why the hell is Apu still a thing?

Sezin Koehler

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Frida Kahlo Was a Communist, So Stop Capitalizing Off Her Likeness

P.T. Barnum Was Not A Romantic Hero, He Was A Capitalist Exploiter

No Thank You, Apu — Don’t Come Again