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Jasmin Malik Chua

Jasmin Malik Chua is a freelance journalist who writes about the ways fashion, science, business, and culture intersect. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Business of Fashion, The Nation, Vogue Business, and Vox, among others.

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BRANDED HATE

Trump Mob Merchandise Doesn’t End With ‘Camp Auschwitz’

Trump’s mob wore their allegiance loudly, like the rioter in a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt who has reportedly been arrested. There’s a lot more hate-streaked merchandise for sale.

Jasmin Malik Chua

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UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

The Ruthless (and Racist) Mom-Shaming of Meghan Markle

From the way she holds baby Archie to her reading of children’s books, the Duchess of Sussex is constantly attacked over her mothering (including by famous authors). But why?

Jasmin Malik Chua

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PAST MEETS PRESENT

The Battle Over Jane Austen’s Whiteness

With the TV series “Sanditon” and a new “Emma” adaptation, Jane Austen is still trending. But some fans are struggling with the stories’ colonialism and lack of diversity.

Jasmin Malik Chua

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#MEGXIT

The Bizarre Cult of Meghan Markle Pregnancy Truthers

Like Beyoncé before her, the Duchess of Sussex has been targeted by online conspiracy theorists over her pregnancy, with those questioning it calling themselves ‘Megxiteers.’

Jasmin Malik Chua

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