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Texas judge blocks Gov. Greg Abbott’s anti-trans directive

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a directive that would investigate families that provide their children gender-affirming care as “child abuse” in February. Judge Amy Clark Meachum blocked the investigations on March 11, calling Abbott’s actions unconstitutional. Illustration by Summer Safi

Gender-affirming care cannot lawfully be considered ‘child abuse’ according to ruling early this month. On Feb. 22, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Family and…

I’m thinking of leaving Parsons: The Stamp Podcast Episode 1

The Stamp is kind of-weekly podcast featuring different New School Free Press reporters, hosted by audio editor Katie Pruden. Illustration by Camila Giraldo

How do you balance feeling dissatisfied with your classes with your passion for the work? For the Free Press’ debut podcast, “The Stamp,” we’re kicking it off with…

New School: Inside the Wardrobe

Parsons School of Design second-year Leilt Demissie highlights her favorite pieces from her closet on Thursday. Demissie uses clothes as a form of personal expression to best show off her individualized style. Photos by Lilly Gorman

Looking into someone’s closet is like getting a guided tour of someone’s life. Clothes show us not only the personal style of the individual, but also their experience…