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Makeup can’t erase emotional scars

When women become victims of domestic violence, many are already reluctant to come forward and report it. Sadly, the norm is to hide it even from family and close friends and let the perpetrator get away with it, while she has to live with the emotional and often physical burdens of the episode.

Holidays can have new meanings

In the wake of political correctness and cultural awareness, Pillsbury is receiving backlash on social media for diminishing the tradition behind Thanksgiving through a Friendsgiving commercial.

Makeup ad further stigmatizes women

The issue of women applying makeup on the go has never been a universal grievance but more like a pet peeve for those who believe it’s a matter of hygiene. However, Tokyu Corp. explicitly points to the problem in its ad, and it’s not about hygiene.

Old Navy accurately reflects us

What was supposed to be a simple ad promoting Old Navy’s #ThankYouEvent sale turned into a target for racist trolls on Twitter.

Carl’s Jr.’s sexist ads are tiresome

Model Charlotte McKinney walks through an outdoor supermarket in the beginning of Carl’s Jr.’s latest commercial, however there is something missing—her shirt.

Olympics should share the gold

Almost 80 days from now, the London Olympics 2012 opening ceremony will begin for viewers around the world. These Games are monumental and receive extreme viewership, bringing all countries together for such a rare moment. However, this year the officials of the Games are cracking down on those that use the lingo of the Games and the footage that can be captured when visiting and attending the events.

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