GENDER REPRESENTATION

Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Women’s Role in India’s Parliament Set for Major Boost

India is considering big changes to its political system, aiming to make parliament bigger and set aside more seats for women. The proposed laws would increase the number of lawmakers by over half, bringing the total to 850 in the lower house. At the same time, one-third of these seats would be rese

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

Women Scientists Shine at Local Library Talk

Deborah Huntley, once a professor and administrator in Saginaw Valley State University, will speak about the place of women in science at a Women’s History Month event. The talk, titled “Science, Women of Science, and Women in Science, ” is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Hoyt Library auditor

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May 20 2025OPINION

Why Transgender Stories on TV Don't Match Reality

The stories about transgender people shown on TV and social media in the West often don't match what's really happening in the lives of transgender individuals. This is a problem. First, let's talk about numbers. Most people who are transgender in Western countries are actually female-to-male. Y

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Apr 15 2025OPINION

Space Glamour: A Step Backward for Women in STEM?

Women are still underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. This is a well-known fact. But why is that? Some people think it's because STEM isn't "girly" enough. This idea was recently highlighted when a female astronaut talked about wanting to make space travel mor

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Mar 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Surviving the Storm: A Trans Actor's Oscar Journey

Karla Sofía Gascón, a Spanish actor, found herself in the eye of a media storm during the Oscar season. She was the first openly trans actor to be nominated for an Oscar, but her journey was far from smooth. Old tweets resurfaced, sparking widespread criticism and isolation. The final stretch of the

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Super Bowl 2023: Politics, Pop Culture, and Pork

A standing president has not stepped foot into a NFL's biggest game until 2023, and it was not for free. For instance, Carl’s Jr. have made the choice to bring back the good old days of racy content in its ads has got people talking. Some of them were super excited about the return of those

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Jan 31 2025CELEBRITIES

A Painful Reckoning

With a collection of firsts, the Trans star from Mexico made waves in Hollywood. Unfortunately, she didn't come away from the spotlight unscathed. Most recently, Karla Sofia Gascon has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. With a history of careless offhand comments, she apologized for

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nicole Kidman’s Wish: Working with Scorsese on a Women-Led Film

Nicole Kidman, known for her outstanding acting work, recently shared her dream to collaborate with famed director Martin Scorsese—but with a interesting condition. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Oscar-winning actress mentioned that she'd love to work with Scorsese, if he decides to make a fi

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