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Delia Harrington
Delia believes in social change through storytelling, and her writing synthesizes detailed research, compelling analysis, and the importance of the lived experience. She enjoys writing for diverse audiences, and past subjects include feminism, trauma, street harassment, pop culture analysis, and travel.  The bulk of her writing can be found at her blog, Away She Goes, which focuses on the intersection of social justice, international development, and traveling off the beaten path.  She is a columnist at Wanderful and Go Overseas, and was a correspondent at Stop Street Harassment.  A sample of her writing for other outlets appears below.  She is always on the lookout for new writing opportunities.  Please contact her via email at harrington.delia@gmail.com. 


A Beautiful Perspective
#Make2018SuckLess: Be a Better Bystander
On Valentine’s, #SurvivorLoveLetter sends a wave of hope and healing
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Ravishly
The Witch Who Inspired The Handmaid's Tale

Crooked Marquee
The Feminist Sisterhood of Practical Magic
Backwards in High Heels: The Value of Gender-Swapped Blockbusters
Gorilla Warfare: How War for the Planet of the Apes Mirrors U.S. History
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Rewire News
One in Six Women Will Lose Under GOP Health Policy

Den of Geek 
TV features:
The Orphan Black Legacy: A Galaxy of Complex Women
The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Review (Spoiler Free)
The Magicians' Abortion Storyline Trades One Problem For Another
How The Handmaid's Tale Depiction of Rape Mirrors Real Life
The Handmaid's Tale: Real World Inspirations
Alias Grace Review


Movies:
Red Sparrow: When Misogyny Thinks It's Empowering
Ready Player One: The Virtues and Flaws of What Aech Represents
Love, Simon Review
I Kill Giants Review
How Wonder Woman Subverts Superhero Movie Gender Tropes
Wonder Woman, Violence, and the Machinery of War
Peter Rabbit Review


Books:
If You Love The Handmaid's Tale, You Must Read The Power


TV shows reviewed include:
  • Handmaid's Tale S1-2
  • Orphan Black S5
  • American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace
  • Supergirl S2-3
  • Wynonna Earp
  • The 100 S4-5
  • Arrow
  • iZombie (various)
  • Dynasty S1
  • Jessica Jones S2
Select episode reviews:
Krypton Episode 3 Review: The Rankless Initiative
iZombie Season 4 Episode 6 Review: My Really Fair Lady
Supergirl Season 3 Episode 6 Review: Midvale
Orphan Black Season 5 Episode 6 Review: Manacled Slim Wrists
iZombie Season 3 Episode 10: Return of The Dead Guy Review
The Handmaid's Tale Review (Spoiler Free)
Wynonna Earp Season 2 Episode 1 Review: Steel Bars and Stone Walls
The 100 Season 4 Episode 7 Review: Gimme Shelter


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Hello Giggles

How to Practice Good Self-Care Online - Especially Now

Accion Blogs

Kopo Kopo: Bringing Fintech to Small Business Owners

OutLoud Media

The Pink Tax: A Cost for Women

Girl Gone International 

Staying Safe and Sane When Travelling (starts on page 52)
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The Mary Sue

We Are Not Things: Shining Examples of Women’s Autonomy in Sci-Fi

Joss Doesn’t Get to Ruin Buffy. She Doesn’t Belong to Him Anyway.


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Roll Reboot

Why I Only Shave My Legs For Weddings

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Feministing

The 100: A Post-Apocalyptic World Without Rape

Marvel's Greatest Villain: Kilgrave and Abuse on Jessica Jones

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Go Overseas

How to Deal With Common Study Abroad Challenges

How to Deal with Street Harassment Abroad

What's the Difference Between Service Learning and Volunteering?


What's it Like to Study Abroad and Be the First in Your Family to Travel?

A Practical Parent's Guide to Study Abroad
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The Unexpected Lessons Studying in Cuba Teaches You

How to Volunteer Abroad With Refugees

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                                                               TV Feels
                                                               
                                                               The 100: A Post-Apocalyptic World Without Rape

                                                               No, I Do Not Have To Watch Your Favorite TV Show

                                                               Trauma, Stigma, and Shame: Outlander and Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

                                                                Jack Randall Isn’t Gay: Coercion, Sexual Assault and Sexual Orientation on Outlander

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Wanderful

When Talk Is Cheap: How Travelers Can Fight Hate

From Filming to Interacting with Law Enforcement: How to Stay Safe at a Protest Abroad 

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​Powerful Women Need Powerful Spaces — That’s Why We Build Them

Raise Your Voice: A Guide to Attending Protests Abroad
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Wanderful Women: Lesley Ames of BonViage

Guilt-Free Luxury Travel: 6 Ways to Indulge Without Regretting It Later

Empowered Voices: How You Can Respond to Street Harassment

Breaking with Etiquette: How to Talk Politics While Travelling

When Answers Are Hard to Find: Opening My Eyes to Ethics in Travel​

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Women in Travel Summit

Why Intersectionality is Important for WITS '16 — and Why we Need Your Help

Getting Around Boston
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WITS-Approved: Boston Attractions​

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​Tourism vs Animal Abuse: Where is the Line? (Portuguese translation)

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Winter Street Harassment

Hollaback! Boston Releases State of the Streets

Street Harassment in India and Beyond

Why We Don't Talk About Street Harassment Abroad

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Courtney Rainey, Lobbying for a Better Tomorrow

Alta Gracia April: Living Wages Meet Stylish NU Apparel (crossposted to Alta Gracia's website here.)

NU Goes to NATO

7 Ways for Collegiettes to Get Out of Boston

 Northeastern Collegiettes' Field Study to the Dominican Republic

 Thrifting in Boston

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Book Review: The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein
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