Eileen is a writer living in New York. She studied comparative literature and international studies at Yale University, and enjoys writing about the intersection of culture and politics.
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One 6-Year-Old Girl's Letter Just Ended an Entire Company's Sexist Marketing
Pope Francis Sent a Powerful Message to the World About Offensive Muslim Stereotypes
21 Powerful Photos From the Eric Garner Protests in New York City
Intense Photos From Sierra Leone Capture the Ebola Crisis the World Virtually Forgot
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This Animated Short Film Captures a Side of Robin Williams We've Never Seen
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