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Winona Dimeo-Ediger


Winona Dimeo-Ediger was a Daily Dot contributor whose work focused on healthcare, race, and sexuality. Her byline has also appeared in Rolling Stone, NPR, the TED Blog, and Ravishly.

Caleb Keeter on gun control

It shouldn’t take being ‘personally affected’ for you to care about gun control

Why is empathy so conditional for conservatives?

On Oct 7, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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A plain and simple guide to understanding consent

Consent isn't a buzzkill—it's vital to every sexual encounter.

On Sep 13, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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People are quitting their psych meds just in case they lose healthcare

They're taking their health into their own hands—and also putting it at risk.

On Aug 28, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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10 answers for white people wondering, ‘What can I do about Charlottesville?’

For starters: Don't make this about you.

On Aug 15, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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Munchausen by internet: The rise of medical crowdfunding scams

Meet the people feigning illness and posting campaigns for sympathy, not money.

On Jul 17, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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Is black ice cream screwing with your birth control?

We investigate.

On Jul 10, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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Breaking the ‘precious gift’ myth of virginity auctions

It's time we have an honest conversation about the flawed concept of 'virginity.'

On Jun 30, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

boys in skirts dress code heat wave

It took men declaring dress codes sexist for people to finally listen

When boys complain about having to wear pants, it goes viral. When women complain about being shamed, silence.

On Jun 24, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

Activists and directors of Planned Parenthood gathered New York City.

11 important things you didn’t know about Planned Parenthood

First and foremost, it's not just for women.

On May 8, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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5 pro-choice women leaders share what ‘Democratic Unity’ means to them

Unlike Bernie Sanders' vision, theirs doesn't include abandoning women's reproductive rights.

On Apr 29, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

Muslim Ban protest at U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Washington, D.C.

‘ICE is everywhere’: Social media rumors stoke fears for undocumented immigrants

Facebook posts warning about ICE raids may be doing more harm than good.

On Apr 7, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

Planned Parenthood federal funding: A Planned Parenthood protest sign

How does federal funding for Planned Parenthood actually work?

For starters, it never ever pays for abortions.

On Mar 20, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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Trump anxiety is taking a toll on Americans’ health

If you're a liberal with a history of depression or trauma, this presidency could be more damaging than you thought.

On Mar 10, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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Women around the world will go on strike on Wednesday

Here's what you need to know.

On Mar 7, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger

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Behind the sudden, disturbing uptick of suicides on Facebook Live

Why a very private act has recently become public spectacle.

On Feb 10, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger