Advocacy
Meta Yields to the Right. Top Story - January 2025.
Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg recently announced META (Facebook, Instagram, and Threads) will no longer use fact checkers and rely on a community notes to report information. Zuckerberg announced the decision after meeting with President-elect Trump. However, what Zuckerberg did not announce was overturning protection for LGBTQ+ community, women, and BIPOC. In other words, META users will be able to attack these marginalized groups with no consequences. Since the announcement, many users on Threads have already begun looking for an alternative social media space, or deleting their accounts from all social media. However, it is vital we stay on these apps and continue to make our presence known in the META-verse.
By Iris Harrisabout a year ago in Pride
Meet Bill Nye: Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Honored by Joe Biden
Bill Nye, affectionately known as "The Science Guy," has become a household name through his tireless efforts to educate the public about science and inspire curiosity. Recently, Nye achieved yet another milestone in his remarkable career—being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.
By Sangita Nandiabout a year ago in Pride
I Can’t Join a Clinical Trial…Can I?
When you think about participating in a clinical trial, what comes to mind? For many, the idea feels out of reach, something meant for a select group of people—perhaps those who live near research hospitals or are already deeply involved in the medical field. If you're like most people, you might believe that joining a clinical trial is a long shot, something that doesn’t apply to your life.
By Kelsey Kindallabout a year ago in Pride
Representation feeds imagination
São Paulo-Brasil, 1998. I was ten years old. Fourth grade. Every school day, my girlfriends and I would get together between classes to talk. I remember this day so clearly. It was an extra important day: Chiquititas, the most popular teen girls tv series at that time, had announced an open casting call for its second season, and they were looking for girls, like us. They were all excited and making plans for how they would submit their applications. I was not.
By Dani Wieczorekabout a year ago in Pride
Ensuring Fairness and Inclusivity in Women’s Sports
Growing up, I was raised in a faith that taught me to love everyone, regardless of their journey on this earth. My religious upbringing instilled in me the importance of compassion, empathy, and inclusiveness toward all people, no matter their background or identity. In recent years, the debate surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports has grown increasingly contentious. Both sides present compelling arguments: advocates for inclusion emphasize the importance of equality, while critics raise concerns about fairness and safety in athletic competition. A balanced and equitable solution that respects the rights of all athletes while maintaining the integrity of women's sports may lie in the creation of distinct subgroups for transgender and cisgender athletes. This proposal has the potential to embrace inclusion without compromising fairness, fostering a sporting environment that promotes respect and opportunity for everyone.
By T. E. Doorabout a year ago in Pride
My First Love
The sun dappled through the overhang of leaves, creating moving shaded areas on the well used wooden seats of the old library. Aryan, a tranquil kid with a universe of contemplations behind his scenes, was immersed in an exhausted duplicate of "Pride and Bias." His heart beat with an odd musicality, a blend of expectation and apprehension, as he sat tight for her.
By Iftikhar Akramabout a year ago in Pride
The Fall of Arin
Arin was a man of great talents, respected by his peers and feared by his rivals. In the grand city of Valedor, he had earned a reputation as one of the most brilliant architects. His buildings were not just structures; they were works of art, marvels that inspired awe. Arin's name became synonymous with genius, and he basked in the glory that came with it.But as his fame grew, so did his pride. No longer did he listen to advice or critique.
By Iram zahid about a year ago in Pride
My Coming-Out Story
I had been on an Interrail trip in 1984 in an attempt to widen my horizons, to try things I never did before, and to demonstrate to my parents, that I wasn't their little boy anymore and could make my own decisions. My planning had nothing to do with my sexuality, but I should soon learn something else!
By Henrik Hagelandabout a year ago in Pride
