South African feminists are trying to raise awareness about gender-based violence with the movement #MenAreTrash, but for some reason, they aren't gaining any fans. Then, one environmentalist group says eight-year-olds should be allowed to vote (oh, and also that we should implement socialism). Plus, Kristen Stewart says her sexuality has excluded her from roles, and activists target a small business for hosting a political conference with conservatives (the horror!).

<p>South African feminists are trying to raise awareness about gender-based violence with the movement #MenAreTrash, but for some reason, they aren't gaining any fans. Then, one environmentalist group says eight-year-olds should be allowed to vote (oh, and also that we should implement socialism). Plus, Kristen Stewart says her sexuality has excluded her from roles, and activists target a small business for hosting a political conference with conservatives (the horror!).</p>

Elitists operating in pop culture, establishment politics, and the mainstream media have decided that their opinions are the correct ones, dismissing anyone who disagrees with them as intolerant or uninformed. While other commentators may be vying for insider clout, Lauren Chen is one "pseudo-intellectual" who's happy to be on the outside.

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