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Not all heroes wear capes. Some of them wear tight black t-shirts.

There are so few people in this world who can bring very many strong, stoic people to their knees in the hour of death.

There’s nothing wrong with moms who decide to go for a stereotypical “mom cut.” If they like it, or if it makes their lives easier, that’s fantastic. Personally, my hair after I had children remained just as important to me as it was before I had them. My hair has always been a huge part of my identity — candy-colored, funky, and so totally me.

All writers have publications that are on their bucket list, and for me, The Guardian is one of those. I’ve pitched the newspaper multiple times to no avail, but I know that when it finally happens, seeing my byline in The Guardian will make for a great day.

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islamophobia fighter. human rights advocate. children's book scribe.

In a candid conversation with a fellow gamer feminist, Alexander dishes on GamerGate, social justice and the clown sundae at Friendly's.