Photo courtesy of Sarah Winterman, Flickr. The troubled teen industry has come under fire for traumatizing young teenagers over the years. This extremely problematic industry has been defined by the National Youth Rights Association as “boot camps, behavior modification facilities, wilderness therapy, gay conversion… marketed to parents who feel […]
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Rachel Levine’s promotion is an important milestone for LGBTQ+ politicians
Photo courtesy of Chris Sean Smith, Wiki. On Oct. 19, Rachel Levine, the assistant secretary for health, was sworn in as a four-star admiral by the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS), one of the eight branches of uniformed service in the U.S.. Levine made history earlier this year for […]
Private companies should ignore state bans and enforce vaccine mandates
Photo courtesy of Derek Hatfield, flickr. Private companies such as Disney Cruise Line, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are going against the ban on vaccine mandates in states such as Florida and Texas. These companies are still requiring proof of vaccination from their patrons despite the states they are based […]
The time to stop shaming peoples’ Halloween costumes is now
Photo courtesy of Leo Reynolds, flickr. “In Girl World, Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut, and no other girls can say anything about it." Anyone who has seen the 2004 cult classic “Mean Girls” knows this Cady Heron quote. Cady is […]
New Superman’s bisexuality a great leap for comics representation
Photo courtesy of Dev, Unsplash. On Oct. 11 the world celebrated National Coming Out Day. It is a day for people to celebrate alongside others who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. DC Comics made an announcement that would change the comic book industry. Jon Kent, the son of […]
Body shaming remains prevalent regardless of size
Photo courtesy of Anna Shvets, Pexels. As social media platforms continue to grow, so do their audiences. There are more than just well intentioned users on these platforms. There are trolls, hackers and bullies. The TikTok platform has grown and bloomed into something that includes trends, lifestyle tips, and the sad […]
Queer and Trans History Month a time to highlight necessary LGBTQ+ visibility
Photo courtesy of Ian Taylor, Unsplash. October is LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) History Month across the United States. First observed in 1944, the main goals were to bring awareness and celebrate pride for all members of this community. There are multiple reasons why it is held this month. Oct. 11 […]
Vaccines are most effective when they’re majorly funded
Photo courtesy of Napo, Unsplash. On Oct. 6, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced its recommendation of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine for both children and adults living in areas “with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission.” This is a historic breakthrough against a disease that kills over 400,000 people each […]
Zodiac Killer’s identity confirmed, or are indie sleuths disrespecting victims?
Photo courtesy of FBI Public Domain, Wiki. Last week, a statement was made by an independent group of investigators regarding the unsolved case of the “Zodiac Killer.” This infamous killer murdered five people in San Francisco from 1968 to 1969. This announcement was made by the cold case investigative group […]
Vacation spots and the needs of people who live there
Photo courtesy of Robert Couse-Baker, Flickr. As we head back towards normalcy, people are able to travel once again. As exciting as this news sounds, it also brings fear to the residents of these tourist-heavy destinations. The returning worry is that these destinations will be full of the remains left by […]