by admin | Nov 25, 2014 | Equality, Resources & Info
Many people regard the holiday season as a time to give back; with so much greed, consumerism and chaos attached to things like “Black Friday,” donating to charity or supporting one’s community can actually feel really soul-cleansing this time of year. There are so...
by admin | Nov 24, 2014 | Equality, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Resources & Info
Earlier this month, transgender teenager Nicole Maines was named one of Glamour Magazine’s 50 Inspiring Women. The full title of the feature is “Hometown Heroes: 50 Phenomenal Women of the Year Who Are Making a Difference,” a huge honor for Maines who was launched...
by admin | Nov 14, 2014 | Articles, Resources & Info
For many American people, Veterans Day is the chance to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces; it’s a day when buzzwords like “brave,” “courageous,” and “patriotic” are strewn into news segments and social media posts. And while it is important to...
by admin | Nov 12, 2014 | Equality, Gender, News, Resources & Info, Women's Rights
*Trigger Warning: violent language in the image content. Technology has undoubtedly done many great things in the way of human communication. Because of email and social media, friends around the world can easily keep in touch. With the recent rise of dating sites and...
by admin | Oct 27, 2014 | Equality, LGBTQIA+, Resources & Info
The country’s oldest LGBTQ advocacy group, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, recently announced that it would be changing its name to be more inclusive of the greater LGBTQ community. Just days before its annual Recognition Dinner in Miami, the organization...
by admin | Oct 8, 2014 | Equality, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Resources & Info
When it comes to reporting on transgender individuals, most mainstream media outlets have got it all wrong. “Born a woman,” “He Now Goes By Chelsea Manning,” “Was a Boy Until Age 18.” These are the kinds of news headlines that viewers are bombarded with on a regular...
