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Stop Killing Us.. Content Warning.
In 2024, approximately 350 trans and gender non-conforming people were murdered in hate attacks around the world. Nine out of ten of these attacks were on trans people of colour: specifically Black trans women. And each year, the figures increase. As of February 20, 2025, eight new anti-trans bills have been passed in seven states. It's aggravating, isn't it? In 2024, there were nearly five hundred mass shootings in the United States. People are dying because they cannot afford medications that will save their lives. Climate change is heating up the Arctic twice as fast as anywhere else on Earth. Yet, all anyone cares about is taking away the rights of trans people.
By choreomania11 months ago in Humans
The Incel Thing
Have you noticed that articles about incels seem to be written by extremely angry members of all sexes? This spewing of raging resentment, combined with a complete unwillingness to acknowledge the other side at all has become tedious, and frankly embarrassing, to the concept of human intelligence.
By Marlena Guzowski11 months ago in Humans
The "Power" of Love
“Love is a choice you make every day” “Love” is a word that evokes many different emotions. For some, it is romance and fairytales, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. For others, it is a word that ‘hurts’, bringing pain to their hearts whenever they hear the word “Love”. One thing that is certain about “Love” is that it is a very powerful emotion, having the ability to shape our lives in every possible way.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff11 months ago in Humans
The Healing Power of Ugly
Once upon a time, a while back, I saw a post on Tumblr that to my irritation I can't find again - it said something to the effect of "a woman is a mammal that sweats and grunts" and it seemed to open a pathway in my brain that hasn't closed since. Maybe its the fact that I am down with glandular fever (or 'mono' as my American friends may know it), but that post has been front and centre for the past few days. You see, friends and neighbours, it is hard to feel pretty when you are sick like this. Impossible to feel sexy... And according to media and romantasy we are (woman more so than men, but lets be real all of us) are required to somehow be alluring in one way or another at all times in order to be... well, what exactly? Worthy?
By S. A. Crawford12 months ago in Humans
Misaligned Expectations
Post-COVID there feels as though there is a level of expectation that sits at the heart of the nation (England). Every time I walk down the road I need to move out of the way of other human beings as they are more important than me. Many of my 10,000 steps a day are now spent weaving in and out of crowds, whereas before COVID there was courtesy.
By Ben Shelley12 months ago in Humans
A Pondside Postcard From Me to You
Good morning Vocal community and welcome to the second edition of my Monday Morning Huddle. If you are stopping by for the first time, this little project of mine is a 2025 weekly nature-inspired read to kick off the new work week. A short post featuring personal photography taken from my phone and little tidbits of info ( depending on what inspires me) including little-known facts, folklore, spiritual parallels, mantras, meditations, and more.
By Marilyn Gloverabout a year ago in Humans
Embracing Regret
Regret is something which no one is spared experiencing. No matter how fully we might try to live our lives, there will always be something we regret doing or more often not doing. Inevitably, we will encounter experiences we wish to have not had. Overall, I don’t have many regrets in my life. I’m happy with how my life has gone and the experiences Regret is something which no one is spared experiencing. No matter how fully we might try to live our lives, there will always be something we regret doing or more often not doing. Inevitably, we will encounter experiences we wish to have not had.
By Sarah Tagert12 months ago in Humans
