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Category Archives: Issue
Net Neutrality
Hi everyone. For those readers in the U.S., or those following current situations here, you may know that Net Neutrality was repealed today by the Federal Communications Commission. For anyone not familiar with the concept, Net Neutrality is essentially the … Continue reading
A Letter To Linkin Park
Joe, Rob, Brad, Dave, Mike, and Chester, I’ve been meaning to write you for a while now, and especially since One More Light came out. I wish the circumstances for finally writing were different, but I think it’s important regardless. … Continue reading
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What We Can Do
There has been a lot going on lately politically, and I’m sorry I didn’t post sooner and that this post is coming on the first day of pride month. But I’m here, and I want to make sure I share this … Continue reading
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Get Rid Of The Gender Binary, Researchers Too!
This is a crosspost from The Communicated Stereotype. You can view the original post here. Dear Researcher, Thank you for the work you do and for inviting my children to participate. We have been participating in these studies since my … Continue reading
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An Open Letter
This is an open letter to the oppressed. The outcome of the election has truly shown us where this country stands. What its beliefs are. What its thoughts on minorities are. On people of colour. On the disabled. On women. … Continue reading
Posted in Content Warning, Gender, Issue, LGBTQ+, Prose, Romantic Orientation, Sexuality, Societal, Spectrum
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Mental Health?
This week for Terminology Tuesday, I wanted to take a moment to talk about mental health. Before I continue this post, I think it is important to note that I am by no means a mental health professional. This semester, one of … Continue reading
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It’s Not Too Late
There is a lot of fear right now. This is something we cannot deny. A lot of this fear stems from the fact that Donald Trump is currently President-Elect of the United States. This is something we cannot deny. But … Continue reading
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From an Ally’s Perspective
I have seen a lot of people expressing fear the last day or so. I have seen it from friends, I have seen it from family, and I have seen it online. I’d be lying if I said I am … Continue reading
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Here’s To Hope
Trigger Warning: Election Discussion I need to preface this: I am 100% okay with you having an opinion, with your opinion being different than mine, and with us having a civil discussion about ideas and opinions. I am okay with … Continue reading
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What is a Safe Space?
This week for Terminology Tuesday I want to discuss safe spaces, because I feel like there’s a growing animosity toward them, especially in school settings. A safe space is a space in which individuals will be welcome regardless of who … Continue reading