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Meta Yields to the Right. Top Story - January 2025.
Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg recently announced META (Facebook, Instagram, and Threads) will no longer use fact checkers and rely on a community notes to report information. Zuckerberg announced the decision after meeting with President-elect Trump. However, what Zuckerberg did not announce was overturning protection for LGBTQ+ community, women, and BIPOC. In other words, META users will be able to attack these marginalized groups with no consequences. Since the announcement, many users on Threads have already begun looking for an alternative social media space, or deleting their accounts from all social media. However, it is vital we stay on these apps and continue to make our presence known in the META-verse.
By Iris Harrisabout a year ago in Pride
What Word Inspires Your Goals For 2025?
Last week on a thread in Queer Vocal Voices, we asked you to list one word that drives, inspires, or motivates you to work on your goals for 2025. That word is the cornerstone of the challenge. (That is fine if you haven’t listed a word in that thread. Just choose a word that inspires, drives, or motivates you to complete your goals.) Queer Vocal Voices is a separate group for LGBTQIA+ creators on Vocal. It can be found here:
By J. Delaney-Howeabout a year ago in Pride
Golden Globes 2025: A Night of Glamour, Surprises, and Memorable Wins
The Golden Globes 2025 is one of the most anticipated events of the year, celebrating the best in film and television. Held annually, this star-studded ceremony honors outstanding performances and productions, setting the stage for awards season. This year, the Golden Globes 2025 winners and nominees have captivated audiences with their talent, storytelling, and creative vision.
By Minecraft APK Download (Android, Pro Unlocked)about a year ago in Pride
Ancestry, Addiction, and the American Dream: A Review of "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" by Ocean Vuong
Sometimes you pick up a book that is so deep, beautiful, and layered in meaning, the words, without saying, ask you to put them down for a moment, just to be sure you're ready for them. Ocean Vuong's debut novel, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous demands us to feel. It isn't just Vuong's story, or the format of his novel in the shape of a letter to his mother who cannot read, that makes On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous impactful, though. Vuong's craft is so stunning, thought-provoking, and intentional that you cannot help but be suffocated by his words; in that mesmerizing asphyxiation is where we meet his narrator, Little Dog, and in his story, we are reminded of pieces of ourselves, or maybe a loved one, or perhaps the fragments of someone we might once have known. Ocean Vuong doesn't flinch and in doing so connects dots over decades to tell a story that is not just Little Dog's, but so much of North America's.
By sleepy draftsabout a year ago in Pride
The Wolf That Cried Hedgicorn
(Inspired by Sarah McBride, U.S. representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district. Dedicated to my daughter Mellow, to Huckleberrie, to Vivian Jenna Wilson and all of the transgender humans being targeted. The damage was done with grim stories. This tale will be their undoing.)
By Lisa Suhayabout a year ago in Pride
Health care system in United States
**Understanding the Health Care System in the United States** The health care system in the United States is one of the most complex and debated systems in the world. It provides high-quality medical care, but access to this care and its costs remain significant challenges. Understanding how it works, its strengths, and its weaknesses can help us grasp why it’s such a hot topic of discussion.
By Malappa Koliabout a year ago in Pride
Getting to Know Someone – A Lost Cause
Sitting on the subway on a Sunday evening, I witnessed a very intriguing scene. From the very first station, there was a tall man on the train with a striking sense of style. It felt as though his image had been lifted straight out of a music video by an 80s rock artist.
By Nighcat Blackwoodabout a year ago in Pride
Ensuring Fairness and Inclusivity in Women’s Sports
Growing up, I was raised in a faith that taught me to love everyone, regardless of their journey on this earth. My religious upbringing instilled in me the importance of compassion, empathy, and inclusiveness toward all people, no matter their background or identity. In recent years, the debate surrounding the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports has grown increasingly contentious. Both sides present compelling arguments: advocates for inclusion emphasize the importance of equality, while critics raise concerns about fairness and safety in athletic competition. A balanced and equitable solution that respects the rights of all athletes while maintaining the integrity of women's sports may lie in the creation of distinct subgroups for transgender and cisgender athletes. This proposal has the potential to embrace inclusion without compromising fairness, fostering a sporting environment that promotes respect and opportunity for everyone.
By T. E. Doorabout a year ago in Pride
