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.
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
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
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
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
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
Is black ice cream screwing with your birth control?
We investigate.
On Jul 10, 2017 by Winona Dimeo-Ediger
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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