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Lily Bolourian

Lily Bolourian is an Iranian-American punk feminist activist, writer, and speaker based in Maryland.

Pieces

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Beauty as Safety: Why #FeministsAreUgly is More Than Meets the Eye

Beauty is a litmus test for white supremacy: the closer your ability to pass as white, the better your chance of being deemed beautiful, and the further your chances from being killed.