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      • Rene Almeling, Sarah Richardson, and Natali Valdez Discuss Reproduction in the Age of Epigenetics
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      • Jennifer Fluri Discusses the Gender Politics of the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan with Sandra McEvoy
      • Patricia Williams Discusses Rage and Humor as an Act of Disobedience with Carla Kaplan and Durba Mitra
      • Eesha Pandit and Paula Moya Discuss Activism and the Academy with Carla Kaplan and Suzanna Walters
      • Byllye Avery Discusses the Past and Future of Reproductive Justice with Susan Reverby
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Signs particularly encourages transdisciplinary and transnational essays that address substantive feminist questions, debates, and controversies without employing disciplinary or academic jargon. We seek essays that are passionate, strongly argued, and willing to take risks. The deadline for submissions is December 15, 2023.
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Reproduction in the Age of Epigenetics: A Conversation with Rene Almeling, Sarah Richardson, and Natali Valdez

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