Koby Omansky

Bio

Social justice advocate and feminist with a passion for social accountability and economic/political philosophy. Livin' the liberal arts lifestyle at Sarah Lawrence College. Strong supporter of the micropig movement and the salting of caramel.

The Shocking Truth About Miley Cyrus' VMA Performance

By Koby Omansky

If you're under a rock, perhaps you've missed the fact that the internet is currently awash with shocked reaction gifs and hyperbole about "the decline of Western civilization" than seems humanly possible regarding Miley Cyrus' "disgusting"…

These Pictures of Fallen Soldiers' Bedrooms Reveal the Truth About Soldiers Who Do Return

By Koby Omansky

We don't like to see our soldiers as vulnerable. We expect them to go above and beyond the lengths we could ever imagine ourselves taking, and to return home as untarnished heroes. If we were to humanize them, we would have to hold them to a human…

The Little Mermaid's Ariel is Speaking Up About Equal Pay

By Koby Omansky

Jenny Joslin and Annette Mia Flores, of production company Tex Pats, have taken two serious subjects — the struggle for equal pay, and the non-feminist messages in Disney's films — and turned them into a super catchy video starring a grown-up…

Boycotting the Sochi Olympics and Vodka Won't Save Russian Gays

By Koby Omansky

Russia's horrendous treatment of their LGBT citizens has garnered attention recently, with horrific news emerging from the country of anti-gay legislation passed on Tuesday banning information on homosexuality, hate crimes by neo-Nazi groups, and…

I Am Not Trayvon Martin, and You Aren't Either

By Koby Omansky

This video went viral this week, echoing the new sentiment "I Am Not Trayvon Martin" that has given the once official rallying cry "We Are All Trayvon Martin" a twist. Despite our desire to show solidarity with the Martin family and strike a chord…