The term “queerbaiting” becomes weird internet doublespeak
The recent accusations of queerbaiting against Billie Eilish are just another example of how out of touch the internet is with reality.
Back In My Day: Spending time with loved ones
We should take some time with our loved ones before making a leap into the unknown.
Triple Bottom Line: Performance or progress? The case for climate activism
Youth climate activists found success in amplifying their voices via social media, but it’s important to use the platforms to inspire tangible action in real life.
Back In My Day: Now is a good time to love your COVID people.
As coronavirus restrictions loosen around the world, appreciating those who stuck by us along the way is the first step of post-pandemic recovery.
The Summer “C” Series: Chronically Catherine Contracts COVID
I’m Chronically Catherine, and I’m living proof that someone who has not only been fully vaccinated, but has also been on hydroxychloroquine and other COVID therapies for more than two years, can still get COVID.
Triple Bottom Line: Ethical capitalism is an oxymoron
Our historically capitalist system creates a positive feedback loop, generating increased environmental and financial inequities.
Putting the ‘I’ in Immigrant: Undocumented immigrants deserve more from our immigration system
As human beings, as vital members of society, and as contributors to their communities, undocumented immigrants deserve an immigration system that acknowledges their inherent rights.
Chronically Catherine: Weighing my self-worth over side effects and swimsuit size
With summer on the horizon, medication side effects, like weight gain, present a unique body confidence challenge for the chronically ill.
The Eck’s Factor: ‘Reforming from the inside’ is a hoax
From Greek life to police to gay Republicans, reforming prejudiced institutions from the inside is not plausible.
Breaking Out: The policing system is inherently biased, and fails Black and brown communities
Policing disproportionately affects Black and brown communities with fatal force.