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Transcendence
It had been years since Alex had changed their password. They had been too scared, too scared of what might happen if someone found out their secret. But as they sat in front of their computer, staring at the login screen, they knew that it was time to reset their password.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Conquering Elements: A Haiku Series on Overcoming Challenges and Finding Love in the LGBT Community
In ancient Greece, love was seen as a force of nature, akin to the elements themselves. And, in this haiku series, we see that love is indeed an elemental force, burning fiercely like fire, flowing adaptably like water, taking root and thriving like earth, and soaring freely like air.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Transcendence
It had been years since Alex had changed their password. They had been too scared, too scared of what might happen if someone found out their secret. But as they sat in front of their computer, staring at the login screen, they knew that it was time to reset their password.
By Maz De Roxas3 years ago in Pride
Caring for LGBTQ+ Adults: How to Make Your Care Agency a Safe Space
Home care agencies provide companionship and supervised care to adults in need of assistance to maintain their independent lifestyles. Today, many young adults cannot provide the in-home care their aging relatives may need due to geographical distance or the demands of their work or families. As a result, senior care agencies are often a welcome step that allows an older adult to stay in a familiar setting while receiving quality care. However, in recent years the healthcare disparities experienced by seniors who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) have come to light. Rectifying this problem is something that care agencies should provide solutions to, as our mission is to ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
By Laura Henry3 years ago in Pride
Dark Side of Traditional Values: Bigotry Hiding Behind a Harmless Phrase
The LGBTQ+ community faces discrimination every single day. From workplace harassment to violence in the streets, it’s clear that some people have a deep-seated hatred for those who identify as anything other than heterosexual and cisgender. While there are many factors at play, one of the main culprits is the idea of traditional values — values that claim to protect “traditional families” but often end up encouraging bigotry and hatred against the LGBTQ+ community instead.
By Naya Lizardo3 years ago in Pride
Living in the Margins: The Challenges Faced by LGBTQIA+ Individuals in Conservative Cultures
In many countries around the world, individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) face discrimination and persecution due to societal attitudes that view their identities as abnormal or immoral. This can be especially true in cultures that are more conservative and hold traditional views on gender and sexuality. Despite the progress that has been made in recent decades towards LGBTQIA+ equality in some parts of the world, many LGBTQIA+ individuals still face significant challenges in their daily lives due to their identities. This article will explore the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals living in countries with more conservative cultural views on gender and sexuality, including the discrimination and persecution they may face, the ways in which they cope with and resist this discrimination, and the impact on their mental health. The article will also discuss efforts to promote acceptance and understanding in these societies, and the role of allies in advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights.
By Zohaib Sunesara3 years ago in Pride
Sarah
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. Pronouns were trickier now; the world was trickier now. Sarah as he was now known had never existed outside of this hospital room or Stephen’s mind. The process was now illegal for a number of reasons. "The Great Sickness" had wiped out all but ten percent of men and all but fifty percent of women. It was referred to as "The Great Sickness" because there were scarcely enough people left in the world to find out its cause. It seemed to attack the Y chromosome. One little shred of DNA had nearly caused the annihilation of the human race. Quarantine, medication, prayers; nothing worked. The young, the old, the sickness did not discriminate saved for the fact that it effected men more than women.
By Mauricia Malveaux3 years ago in Pride
Cleveland State licks boots
There lies a husk on the first floor of the Cleveland State University Student Center. The spot, formerly inhabited by Chili’s, has been vacant since this past summer, when Aramark, the new food service company for CSU, took over. Aramark stated that students could expect to see a Chick-fil-A open in the empty spot for the Spring 2022 semester. Although the location has not yet opened, this was surprising and worrying news to me and many other students.
By Robin Adelmann3 years ago in Pride
