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Scout (she/her/hers) is a freelance news writer for The Mary Sue. When not scrolling Twitter, she's thinking about scrolling Twitter. She likes short walks on the beach, glitter pens, and burnt coffee. She does not read the comments.

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A stack of books burning

A stack of books burning

A stack of books burning

Oklahoma’s ‘Moms For Liberty’ Is Trying To Remove Scholastic Book Fairs From Schools With Vague Accusations of ‘Indoctrinating Youth’

The group is very busy keeping our kids safe from words on pages.

Joe Biden delivers remarks during a climate event at the White House

Joe Biden delivers remarks during a climate event at the White House

Joe Biden delivers remarks during a climate event at the White House

New U.S. Climate Report Paints a Desperate Need for Change

It's not looking good, guys.

Construction work on Koval Lane on the long straight from turn 4 to 5 on the 3.8 mile circuit 50 lap course Formula One 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Street Circuit race taking place on November 18 2023 on August 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Construction work on Koval Lane on the long straight from turn 4 to 5 on the 3.8 mile circuit 50 lap course Formula One 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Street Circuit race taking place on November 18 2023 on August 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Construction work on Koval Lane on the long straight from turn 4 to 5 on the 3.8 mile circuit 50 lap course Formula One 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Street Circuit race taking place on November 18 2023 on August 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

F1 Formula One Race Is Pissing Off Pedestrians, Drivers in Las Vegas

More like F You.

Closeup on a pile of lego bricks

Closeup on a pile of lego bricks

Closeup on a pile of lego bricks

Lego Ideas Celebrates 15 Years With an Anniversary-Specific Contest

Abortion rights activists cheering and holding signs at an election watch event.

Abortion rights activists cheering and holding signs at an election watch event.

Abortion rights activists cheering and holding signs at an election watch event.

Ohio Republicans Are Already Promising To Work To Reverse the Will of the Voters

Why do we even vote anymore?

Cropped studio shot of a woman's hand holding a tampon against gray background

Cropped studio shot of a woman's hand holding a tampon against gray background

Cropped studio shot of a woman's hand holding a tampon against gray background

British Startup Creates Tampon That Could Revolutionize Women’s Sexual Health

An at-home testing option could spell a revolution in sexual health resources.

Red Marker with Cap Isolated on White Background.

Red Marker with Cap Isolated on White Background.

Red Marker with Cap Isolated on White Background.

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin Destroys George Santos With the Power of Copy Editing

This is what happens when you lie about your college degree.

A large muddy pit.

A large muddy pit.

A large muddy pit.

Meet the Roaming Mud Pit Moving Across California

A muddy pit has been wandering the California desert, wreaking havoc. As is her right.

A line of mailboxes on a suburban street.

A line of mailboxes on a suburban street.

A line of mailboxes on a suburban street.

Virginia GOP Escalates Despicable & Illegal Revenge Porn Attack Democratic Opponent

Two cute pig-like animals (javelinas) touch snouts

Two cute pig-like animals (javelinas) touch snouts

Two cute pig-like animals (javelinas) touch snouts

Javelinas Are Destroying Golf Courses, Like the Adorable Comrades We Knew They Were

I am joining the war on javelinas—on the side of the javelinas.