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rachelsmantra

@rachelsmantra

Philosopher. Blogger. Fitness and nutrition. Science nerd. Metalhead. Trans woman.

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rachelsmantra
@rachelsmantra Nov 30, 2017, 7:53 AM UTC

Zero-based Budgeting: How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

https://i.imgsafe.org/fb/fb56bef346.jpeg 78% of full-time workers in America are living paycheck to paycheck. And it's not just "poor people". People making 100k a year are as well. Everyone is broke…

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@rachelsmantra Nov 29, 2017, 9:32 PM UTC

Why I Was Not Born In the Wrong Body

https://i.imgsafe.org/f2/f26723bebf.jpeg Identity is central to trans people. Or is it? When we say “I was born in the wrong body” what is this “I” being referred to? And is this identity something t…

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rachelsmantra
@rachelsmantra Oct 16, 2017, 12:42 AM UTC

On Being an Angry Tranny

https://i.imgsafe.org/3f/3ff5c69d9a.jpeg (Source: pixabay) I am an angry tranny. Yes, tranny. Not trans woman. Because when both liberals and conservatives see a trans woman getting upset over some s…

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rachelsmantra
@rachelsmantra Oct 12, 2017, 7:32 PM UTC

Is Poly Right for You? Examining Cultural Hangups About Nonmonogamy

https://i.imgsafe.org/fb/fbf74c0b78.jpeg I have a long history with exploring poly and open relationships. Much of my history has been monogamous relationships where we decided to open up the relatio…

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rachelsmantra
@rachelsmantra Oct 6, 2017, 8:05 PM UTC

6 Weight loss Techniques I used to lose 25lbs in 6 months

https://i.imgsafe.org/7d/7dc846389b.jpeg Back in April of this year I was about 180lbs, 5'10". Sometimes I would have weeks where I was 185-190lbs depending on how I ate but most of it was water weig…

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@rachelsmantra Oct 5, 2017, 12:25 AM UTC

Would a Brain-in-a-Vat Have a Gender Identity? A Critique of Radical Feminism

https://i.imgsafe.org/56/567235eb6e.png Radical feminists are often skeptical about a concept foundational to trans theory: gender identity, the sense of whether we belong to a particular sex/gender…

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rachelsmantra
@rachelsmantra Oct 4, 2017, 12:00 AM UTC

Steemit.chat #philosophy channel now moderated and open for serious discussion!

https://i.imgsafe.org/42/42375c8a6d.jpeg Before now the #philosophy channel on steemit.chat was pure spam. I have been made owner/moderator and my goal is to facilitate high quality discussion about…

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rachelsmantra
@rachelsmantra Oct 3, 2017, 7:53 PM UTC

How Steemit and the Blockchain Turned Me Into an Anarchist

https://i.imgsafe.org/3e/3e543c4485.jpeg When I first joined steemit I had no idea about the underlying philosophical vision of many of the original steemit enthusiasts. I just thought it was another…

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rachelsmantra
@rachelsmantra Oct 2, 2017, 9:01 PM UTC

Transgender Ideology in America: Gender Hacking, Bio-sex, and the New Identity Politics

https://i.imgsafe.org/2a/2a64726914.jpeg Trans people are currently in the spotlight of American consciousness. Like never before, trans people are challenging entrenched narratives about gender, pol…

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rachelsmantra
@rachelsmantra Oct 1, 2017, 4:45 PM UTC

Daily Blog - Oct 1, 2017 - Coffee, writing, workout, and friends

https://i.imgsafe.org/11/118615ac41.jpeg I cannot believe it's October already! This year is flying by. At first I wasn't ready to pack up my shorts and get out my sweaters. But I'm starting to embra…

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