GENDER

Aug 31 2025POLITICS

The Complex World of Violence and Ideology

In the past few years, some advocates for transgender rights have adopted a more aggressive tone. They use strong language and images that are usually seen on the far right. This includes threats to silence opposing views and labeling them as fascist or genocidal. They also use symbols of violence,

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Aug 29 2025POLITICS

Minnesota's Transgender Advocacy and the School Shooting

Minnesota's Democrats have been strong supporters of transgender rights, but now they're trying to distance themselves from the shooter who targeted a Catholic school. The shooter, a 23-year-old man, had expressed his struggles with his transgender identity in a journal he shared online. He wrote ab

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Aug 15 2025BUSINESS

A 76-Year-Old's Guide to Business Success

Rose Fass, a 76-year-old business veteran, has a unique story to tell. She's not just any business consultant; she's the brains behind fassforward Consulting Group, a company that's helped some of the biggest names in the game, like SpaceX and Chick-fil-A, grow and succeed. But let's rewind a bit.

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Aug 11 2025SPORTS

Breaking Barriers: Jen Pawol Makes History in Baseball

Jen Pawol has achieved something remarkable. She is the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. This happened during a match between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins. The event was a big deal, but Pawol is already back to her usual routine in Triple A. Pawol's journey to this po

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Aug 11 2025CRIME

Mexico's Struggle Against Women's Killings: Laws Fall Short

Mexico made big moves to protect women. They introduced laws against femicide, changed divorce rules, and made abortion safer. But did these changes make a difference? Not really. Despite all these efforts, women in Mexico are still being killed at alarming rates. The idea was simple. Make femicide

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Aug 10 2025EDUCATION

Why Do Some Kids Act Mean Online? A Look at Trolling and Why It Happens

Online trolling is when people post mean or annoying messages to start fights or trouble. It's not just one thing, and not everyone does it for the same reason. Some kids do it to get back at someone, while others do it just for fun. A recent study looked at why kids aged 11 to 14 do this and found

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Aug 05 2025POLITICS

Why the U. S. Wants to Change the Name of a UN Aviation Program

The U. S. is pushing for a name change and funding cut for a UN aviation program that supports women's involvement in the industry. The program, currently called the Gender Equality Programme, is managed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The U. S. wants to rename it to the Emp

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Aug 03 2025HEALTH

Unseen Battles: Older Women's Fight Against Violence in Rural Spain

In the quiet countryside of Eastern Andalusia, Spain, a silent struggle goes unnoticed. Older women face gender-based violence, but their stories often stay hidden. This isn't just about physical harm. It's about deeply rooted cultural norms and traditions that make violence seem normal. A recent s

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Aug 03 2025OPINION

Science: The Universal Language Beyond Earth

Imagine meeting beings from another planet. What would we talk about? Science, probably. It's the one thing that connects all life, no matter where it is in the universe. Human concerns like politics or social issues might not even make sense to them. They'd likely admire their own versions of great

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Aug 03 2025SPORTS

Volleyball Player's Fight for Fair Play

Brooke Slusser, a former volleyball player at San Jose State University, has been vocal about her experiences with a transgender teammate, Blaire Fleming. Slusser claims that Fleming conspired with a player from Colorado State to harm her during a game in October 2024. This incident has sparked a br

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