Growing up with Helm Emily Falica·April 23, 2019[dropcap size=big]W[/dropcap]hen I was younger, no matter where I lived, the local library would become my new favorite...4 mins read
Valentines Day for the bros Emily Falica·February 13, 2019We have anti-valentines, self-love day, Galentine’s day, and so many more, but the bros still have nothing. Saturday...1 min read
In Full Bloom: reviewing Troye Sivan’s newest album Max Zambrano·September 6, 2018When Troye Sivan came out as gay to the world via his YouTube channel in 2013, he elevated...2 mins read
From the Magazine: Flesh memories Hannah Mccarthy·May 30, 2018This story was originally published in early May in “Grit,” the fourth issue of Talisman magazine. [dropcap size=big]O[/dropcap]nce — I...7 mins read
A perspective on progressive activism in red America Dillon McCormick·April 25, 2018Editor’s note: This is an opinion piece by Talisman writer Dillon McCormick. Kentucky is, in political parlance, a...2 mins read
Morning reflections on graduating college Rachel Phelps·April 19, 2018Editor’s note: This is a personal narrative by Talisman writer Rachel Phelps as she reflects on her upcoming...3 mins read
Dear white people: Use your privilege to do better Catrina Cooksey·April 12, 2018Editor’s note: This personal narrative reflects on instances of racial discrimination, including the use of a racial slur....8 mins read
Hypervigilance: My experience with gun violence Adam Murphy·April 5, 2018Editor’s note: This is a personal narrative by Talisman writer Adam Murphy. It was the summer after my...5 mins read
Commentary: Why our generation sees America differently Dillon McCormick·April 4, 2018In the aftermath of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, there has been a wave of youth...2 mins read
Five times satire foreshadowed the Trump presidency Max Zambrano·March 20, 2018In the early morning hours of Nov. 9, 2016 as it became clear that Trump was to be...4 mins read
