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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 28/09/2026

UPDATE: NEW DATE❗️ The U.S. midterm elections are coming up. Are you registered to vote? 🗳️ Join us Oct 8th from 7-7:45pm EST for a virtual Voting Ask Me Anything. Bring your questions and we’ll provide trustworthy answers from voting experts. Sign up here ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 24/09/2026

The U.S. midterm elections are coming up. Are you registered to vote? 🗳️ Join us Oct 1st from 7-7:45pm EST for a virtual Voting Ask Me Anything. Bring your questions about voting and we’ll provide trustworthy answers from voting experts. Sign up here ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 14/09/2026

Staff Reads from our Contributing Editor: "This essay, which focuses on A.I., explains much of the dissonance between all the A.I. news around us—including its devastating consequences—and the seemingly endless push for it all the same." Read more: pluralistic.net/2026/08/19/b...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 04/09/2026

For this week's newsletter, we’re turning the mic over to our summer intern, Allison Baker, who just wrapped up a season as a member of the Conversationalist team. Read about her path to journalism and her passion for the WNBA. ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 02/09/2026

Contributing Editor Kovie Biakolo reflects on her own Urhobo culture and the aunties that keep Nigerian traditions alive in our podcast. Listen here 🎙️: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 27/08/2026

"It wasn't until I was in my adulthood and even my recent adulthood that I really started thinking about the concept of auntie as something that could apply to me." Educator and writer Lisa Sibbett discusses all things aunties in our podcast. Listen here 🎙️: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 25/08/2026

"A mirror might be an innocuous part of your life, but for most of mine, it was filled with the unknown." Growing up, Allison Baker was afraid to look in the mirror. But with the help of friends, she finally saw the woman looking back. This is how one writer learned to embrace her trans identity.

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 21/08/2026

In this week's newsletter, the political (and personal) power of delight. Read it now ✉️: mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 07/08/2026

"One of the nicest things a friend has ever done is lie to me." In our newsletter this week, @mrsslrss.bsky.social dives into a friendship story of her own. Read it here ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 30/07/2026

"You don't have to tolerate bad behavior in order to be loved." Founder of RAFT Indrani Goradia joins @alindguzik.bsky.social for a conversation about healing from generational trauma and breaking the cycle of abuse in our latest podcast. Listen here 🎙️: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 24/07/2026

Convo Reads by @msmagazine.com: You—or someone you love—has benefited from contraception, sex education, maternal care, assisted reproduction, miscarriage care or abortion. Share your story: msmagazine.com/thelifeibuilt

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 17/07/2026

"Whether you’re sweating it out during a heat wave, firmly planted in front of your air conditioner, sprawled out on a beach, or cowering inside during an unexpected thunderstorm, we think most summer experiences are enhanced by a good book." Read more in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 16/07/2026

And here is some work Tim has made for The Conversationalist!

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 16/07/2026

“I am interested in how ideology manifests in our everyday life, and I often depict people and other animals contorted by the systems they inhabit, unaware of their condition."

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 16/07/2026

Originally from The Netherlands, Tim uses architectural diagrams, psychological tests, and dog-breed charts to tell emotional narratives drawn from his own life.

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 16/07/2026

Welcome back to our artist series where we highlight talented artists across the globe (many of whom we’ve worked with!). Meet Tim Enthoven, whose art builds a world between order and chaos.

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 07/07/2026

"It’s a cliché to say America is a nation of immigrants, and not an entirely true one—it skates right over the indigenous inhabitants of this land, past and present, and the enslaved people who were forcibly brought to these shores." Read more in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 29/06/2026

Here are some stories you should give a sh*t about: 💥 Where Nigeria’s Potential Meets Its Reality 💥 How To Quit Doomscrolling When the World Is on Fire 💥 How to Present as Female During End Times 💥 “All the Horrors Imaginable” 💥 Book of the Month: “Don’t Let It Kill You” Links below ⬇️

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 20/06/2026

"Engaging with collective power, it turns out, can be a powerful antidote to despair—whether that means learning about those who have made change before us, or getting involved in our communities here and now." Read more in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 17/06/2026

Founder @alindguzik.bsky.social's thoughts on AI:

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 08/06/2026

“Sara’s in-depth reporting is heartbreaking to read—but shines a spotlight on crimes that must be exposed, and allows survivors to tell their own stories with agency." Read more in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 04/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our second Conversation Club last week with @leilaseiitbek.bsky.social! Some takeaways from the event in case you missed it:

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 02/06/2026

Need a new book rec? See what The Conversationalist staff has been reading. From "Against White Feminism" to "The Odyssey," there's something for everyone. 📚: bookshop.org/shop/Convo_ist

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 28/05/2026

For our podcast season finale, founder @alindguzik.bsky.social reads her essay reflecting on her experience as a first-time expectant mother, and the surprising surge of hopefulness she experienced while pregnant with her daughter. Listen now 🎙️: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 23/05/2026

"No matter what we’re covering, from global inequalities to personal triumphs, our goal is always to center underrepresented voices and highlight solutions—and, most importantly, to tell stories that foster hope, empathy, and community." Read more in our newsletter ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 20/05/2026

How do you express care through food? Kovie Biakolo chats with food writers @aliciadkennedy.bsky.social and @bettina.bsky.social in our latest podcast about how food and care connect, dinner parties, and "girl dinner" being a form of self-care. Listen 🎙️: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 14/05/2026

“I create something that reflects how I experience the world, and someone I don’t know encounters it and forms their own independent experience, bringing new feelings, ideas, or inspirations to it. Even rejection can be interesting.” - @marinebuffard.bsky.social

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 14/05/2026

Originally from Paris, Marine uses art as a personal outlet to better understand her everyday experiences. But when someone else connects with a piece, rooted in her own personal outlook, she sees it as a beautiful coincidence.

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 14/05/2026

Welcome back to our artist series where we highlight talented artists across the globe. Meet Marine Buffard @marinebuffard.bsky.social, who creates dreamlike art that utilizes fuzzy textures and soft colors. Her work blurs outlines and sparks the feeling of wandering inside a dream.

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 13/05/2026

New podcast alert! 🚨 Executive Editor @ginamei.bsky.social reads "Who Throws a Shoe, Honestly?", an op-ed from our Soapbox column on why throwing shoes as a form of protest is due to make a comeback. Listen here 👞: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 09/05/2026

"As many nations around the world are experiencing threats to their democracies, Nerima’s and Diana’s work serve as reminders of the way collective action can point us towards lasting change." Read more in our latest Conversationalist newsletter ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 06/05/2026

New podcast alert! 🚨 Contributing Editor Kovie Biakolo speaks with educator Lisa Sibbett and author @priscadorcas.bsky.social about all things aunties, including who they are, how they show up, and why they're so important to our lives. Listen here ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 02/05/2026

"Archives can be a means of preserving an accurate historical record and holding the media—and the government—to account." Read more in our latest Conversationalist newsletter by @mrsslrss ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 28/04/2026

New podcast alert! 🚨 Writer Ana María Betancourt Ovalle reads her essay "Emergency Contact", exploring why friendships between immigrants often develop differently than friendships at home. Listen here ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 22/04/2026

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 21/04/2026

A History Lesson Through Samba: How samba schools in Brazil are teaching Black history through the parades at Carnival. Story by @nicolefroio.bsky.social. Read more ➡️ conversationalist.org/2026/03/20/s...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 18/04/2026

New podcast alert! 🚨 Journalist @katiedd.bsky.social reads "Meet the Anti-Fracking Nanas", her longform reported piece on why older women around the world are dedicating their golden years to leaving a better world behind. Listen here ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 13/04/2026

"Curriculum for medical students—including in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN)—currently contains zero required hours covering menopause, even though 50% of the population will go through it." Read more in our latest newsletter by @mrsslrss.bsky.social ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 09/04/2026

Looking for a good book rec? We've got you covered. Here are our book recommendations for your next read. 📚: bookshop.org/shop/Convo_ist

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 08/04/2026

"At age 50, people used to think menopause is dried up and over the hill. Age 50 is not the end. Age 50, you're at the top of your game." Everything You Need to Know About Perimenopause (w/ @drsophiayen.bsky.social) in our latest podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 01/04/2026

New podcast alert! 🚨 Journalist Sara Cincurova reads her article "Motherhood on the Frontlines", sharing stories of the single mothers raising Ukraine's most vulnerable children amidst the ongoing war with Russia. Listen here ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 31/03/2026

🏺 Female artist using art as her voice 🏺 Based in Perth, Western Australia 🏺 Building a worldwide community This is Day in a Life, a series where we follow interesting people doing interesting things. Meet Claudia Lam, a potter and illustrator making colorful creations. Who do you want to see next?

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 25/03/2026

Season 3 of The Conversationalist Podcast is here! 🎙️ We're kicking it off with a hopeful conversation about how global nonprofits are combatting gender inequality around the world. Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 24/03/2026

"But these samba school parades allow communities to reclaim the narrative and ensure these important histories get preserved for generations to come." Read more in our latest Conversationalist newsletter by @mrsslrss.bsky.social ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 22/03/2026

"I rise I rise I rise." - Maya Angelou

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 10/03/2026

Season 3 of The Conversationalist Podcast is coming! Founder @alindguzik.bsky.social and Contributing Editor Kovie Biakolo will be hosting and chatting with experts about the issues of our time like climate change, women's rights, motherhood, and more. 🎙️: conversationalist.org/2025/11/03/c...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 06/03/2026

"If your library queue is ready for an early spring refresh, you’ve come to the right place." Read more in our latest Conversationalist newsletter by @mrsslrss.bsky.social ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 04/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined our first Conversation Club event last week! We loved bringing everyone together to spotlight our recent article, "A Helping of Something Hopeful" with our author and community. Here are 5 takeaways from the event:

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The Conversationalist @conversationalist.org · 21/02/2026

"The authoritarians, oligarchs, and autocrats have the power and the money, and it may feel like momentum is on their side. But the rest of us have something stronger." Read more in our latest Conversationalist newsletter by @mrsslrss.bsky.social ✉️ ➡️ mailchi.mp/conversation...

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