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Nashville gun control advocates rally for reform, accountability, and democracy
Support for the 'Tennessee Three' joins cries to address gun violence.
Mikaela Loach's 'It's Not That Radical' calls for climate justice and collective liberation
"...know that there will be a role for you in this movement, no matter what."
Record-breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court flip sparks reflection on youth voter mobilization
A collective call to action by and for youth voters was met with a resounding response.
Long COVID and suicide: How patients are helping each other in their darkest hour
Online communities and conversations are providing long COVID survivors with support — and hope.
By Rebecca Ruiz
TikTokkers, led by Mercury Stardust, double $1 million livestream goal for trans healthcare
Livestream proceeds go to transgender nonprofit Point of Pride.
Emira D'Spain's rose-colored glasses are both a fashion accessory and a way of life
TikTok beauty expert speaks to the power of authenticity on Transgender Day of Visibility.
Daniel Radcliffe teams up with The Trevor Project to amplify LGBTQ youth voices
Exploring identity and allyship with trans and nonbinary youth.
School district bans 'Rainbowland' Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton duet as 'controversial'
"I believe we can start living in a Rainbowland."
How to choose a meditation app that's right for you
Do you want meditation tracks? How about yoga and sleep stories? Picking a mindfulness app is hard, but it doesn't have to be.
By Rebecca Ruiz
An exploration of cinematic accessibility: Open captions set the standard
Inclusivity feels good in a place like this.
As U.S. leaders debate a TikTok ban, lawmakers and creators clash over generational and social differences
The FYP takes over Capitol Hill.
Short film 'Matar' reckons with the UK's broken asylum system
"We're trying to humanise the displacement and migration issue," says BAFTA-winning director Hassan Akkad.
U.N. warns of looming global water crisis. Here are some solutions.
Water conservation solutions that are not just for World Water Day.
Be My Eyes meets GPT-4: Is AI the next frontier in accessibility?
With AI at our fingertips, disability activists hope to demolish barriers to access.
How campaigning saved Europe's 'last wild river'
Albania's Vjosa River has become Europe's first wild river national park.
21 reasons to keep living when you feel suicidal
People who've been there before share their reasons for staying alive.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Online resources make International Read to Me Day fun and meaningful for families
Support your child's literacy journey with virtual lessons, read-along videos, and other ways to bring books to life.
Feminist Facebook group Pantsuit Nation is abruptly shut down
The Facebook group went viral in 2016 as a safe haven for Hillary Clinton supporters.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Mantras are taking over TikTok. Here's what they are (and aren't)
A mantra isn't a request for money from the universe. Let experts like Deepak Chopra explain.
By Rebecca Ruiz
'Frybread Face and Me' serves up heartwarming Indigenous coming-of-age representation
A childhood rumination on culture, from popular to personal.
'Plan C' trailer depicts determined, grassroots efforts to expand abortion rights
A collective has been working since 2014 to expand access to the abortion pill. In a post-Roe world their efforts are needed more than ever.
Angela Bassett's Oscars loss prolongs history of disappointment for Black actors
Continuing to await awards representation that actually celebrates 'all of us'
Why 'identifies as Asian' is a valid descriptor for Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh
Yeoh's award milestone is part of a long, complicated history of racial identity in Hollywood.
Blue ribbons are this year's Oscars accessory, in support of the global refugee crisis
The UN-backed #WithRefugees campaign takes to the red carpet.
'Everything Everywhere All At Once' has the best take on mental health you never expected
Beyond absurd chaos, the Oscar-winning film delivers emotional depth that has resonated with its audience.
By Rebecca Ruiz