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• By Candace Butera
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"No one wants to have to explain to their children why Santa was put out of work."

• By Pacific Standard Staff

Taking a closer look at Mattel's celebrated new advertising campaign.

• By Nicole Bedera

What if Barbie is just as insecure as the rest of us?

• By Lisa Wade

• By Marc Herman