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Olivia Alperstein

Olivia Alperstein is an OtherWords Next Leader intern at the Institute for Policy Studies.

Economy & Labor

How the Elite Scam US Americans Out of Housing

Housing insecurity is a huge issue in our country.

By: Olivia Alperstein ,; OtherWords

May 6, 2018

Op-Ed

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Economy & Labor

What Real Tax Reform Could Look Like

We don't have to cut taxes on the rich, slash services for everyone, and blow a hole in the deficit.

By: Olivia Alperstein ,; OtherWords

November 13, 2017

Op-Ed

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Reproductive Rights

Millions of Women in the US Lack Proper Access to Menstrual Supplies

Having the means to maintain basic hygiene is an issue of human dignity.

By: Olivia Alperstein ,; OtherWords

January 2, 2017

Op-Ed

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Politics & Elections

Real Feminists Don’t Tell Women How to Vote

We have no time to waste on sexism within our own ranks.

By: Olivia Alperstein ,; OtherWords

February 26, 2016

Op-Ed

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Flagging Hate Speech

It shouldn't take the deaths of nine innocent churchgoers for Southern states to renounce the Confederate flag.

By: Olivia Alperstein ,; OtherWords

July 3, 2015