Culture/Society

This blog post discusses May 17, International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. It criticizes the celebration of the day by President Joe Biden and fellow administration members, citing their apparent contradiction in beliefs regarding LGBTQI+ rights, and their focus on the day amidst other significant national issues such as border control, abortion, the economy, and ongoing…

A board member in a North East San Antonio school expressed disgust over explicit content in a book available to students in middle and high school libraries. The book, "Triangles" by Ellen Hopkins, graphically details a foursome and features themes of sadomasochism, nudity, profanity, alcohol and drug abuse, and controversial religious commentary. It was assumed the books had been removed,…

On Thursday, ABC’s Good Morning America and NBC’s Today seethed with disgust at Christians and anyone who values being a parent over their careers (or any other accomplishment or trait) in light of the Benedictine College commencement address by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, which they deemed “controversial” and worthy of “backlash” and “growing outrage” for…

The Church of the Holy Spirit in Heidelberg, Germany, hosted a Taylor Swift-themed church service to draw in young attendees. Over 1,200 people attended the event, which focused on the religious convictions expressed in Swift's songs. The 600-year-old Protestant Church aimed to engage with issues relevant to younger generations. Multiple Taylor Swift songs were performed, with the congregation…

The Democrats wish to amend the Missouri constitution for a potential vote enabling abortion until fetal viability.

Peru's government has officially classified transgender and intersex individuals as "mentally ill," a decree signed by President Dina Boluarte. The move aims to enable these individuals to freely access "psychological treatment." However, critics fear that the policy could foster conversion therapy. This decision occurs shortly before the 34th anniversary of the World Health Organization's…

 Many have criticized the harsh penalty for what they consider peaceful protest.

Planet Fitness recently announced a new campaign offering free summer passes to teens aged 14-19. However, this move has been criticized due to previous incidents involving transgender women using women's facilities at the gyms. The company has faced backlash and a boycott campaign after reports surfaced of incidents in women's locker rooms, leading to a significant drop in the company's stock…

The video shows Fisher, who was wearing what looked like a bra and underpants, flip over Anderson’s limp body before straddling and kissing him.

Dozens of Virginia Commonwealth University graduates staged a walkout in protest during Governor Glenn Youngkin's commencement address. The protest was in support of Palestine and against Youngkin's Republican policies. The students displayed signs reading, "Teach Black history" and "Book bans /= respect for learning," protesting Youngkin's previous controversial stances on education. The VCU'…

Rebecca Joynes, a UK math teacher, allegedly had sexual relationships with two of her underage students, leading to the birth of a child. Despite her denials, numerous pieces of evidence suggest otherwise. This instance is part of a larger, troubling pattern, as other similar cases have occurred in the US.

Target has announced its 2024 Pride Month plans to support the LGBTQIA+ community. This includes hosting internal events for team members, participating in countrywide Pride events, and offering products curated on consumer feedback. The retailer will also be supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations year-round, such as Human Rights Campaign and Family Equality, and spotlighting LGBTQ-owned brands.…

In a recent interview, Presidential nominee Robert Kennedy Jr. publicly supported unlimited abortion rights even up to full-term, sparking controversy.

Hundreds of activists gathered for a peaceful march, organized by the Pursuit Church and Christian worship artist Sean Feucht, to advocate for the return of Israelis held captive by Hamas and denounce anti-Semitism outside USC's campus. The event featured both Christian and Jewish attendees and was marked by worship songs, prayer, and chants. The gathering was in sharp contrast to previous pro…