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There is No Pride For Some Without Liberation For All: Making SUNY Colleges Welcoming For LGTBQIA+ people Should Be the Norm
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There is No Pride For Some Without Liberation For All: Making SUNY Colleges Welcoming For LGTBQIA+ people Should Be the Norm

“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all freer.” -Barack Obama. Every day, SUNY LGBTQIA+ students experience harassment and prejudice, either directly or indirectly. Therefore, all Suny Colleges need to take action to help LGTBQIA+ students feel safe on […]

Anti-Pension Reform Protests In France Show No Sign of Stopping
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Anti-Pension Reform Protests In France Show No Sign of Stopping

Protests in France have been raging on for days with more than a million angry protesters gathering against President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reform that will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 years old. Protesters have set fire to the town hall, blocked train tracks and highways, set […]

Tennessee is Just The Beginning
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Tennessee is Just The Beginning

Peaceful protests outside of the Capitol Building. We are in a dangerous time in America, with more and more legislation being passed around the country that goes against the wishes of the people. Recently, six people were tragically killed in The Covenant School in Nashville Tennessee. Since then Bill Lee, […]

The Influence of Culture on Gender Identities
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The Influence of Culture on Gender Identities

Today, our society is gender diverse. It’s critical to recognize and create environments that value and celebrate our diversity in gender identity and to incorporate this as part of our cultures. Culture has always influenced gender identity since the beginning of times. Culture and gender identity are closely related because […]

Biden Administration Approves Controversial Willow Project
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Biden Administration Approves Controversial Willow Project

On March 13, 2023, President Biden approved the Willow oil drilling project on Alaska’s North Slope, according to the Wall Street Journal. The region is in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, which is the nation’s largest piece of public land, the Washington Post reported. The region was first recognized by President […]

Inspirational Women Who Transformed the World
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Inspirational Women Who Transformed the World

The month of March is designated as International Women’s Month, so women and their historical contributions throughout the world should be recognized and celebrated. Women are typically the primary caregivers of children and elders in every country worldwide. According to a recent study by Global Volunteers, women always help to […]

What Does the "Made in China" Saudi-Iran Deal Mean for the Middle East?
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What Does the “Made in China” Saudi-Iran Deal Mean for the Middle East?

From left to right: Minister of state and national security adviser of Saudi Arabia Musaad Bin Mohammed Al Aiban; Wang Yi, Chinese senior diplomat; and Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council during a meeting in Beijing, China on March 10, 2023.  In an unprecedented move, two […]

How to Celebrate Women's History Month
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How to Celebrate Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History month. It’s a month to celebrate women and the contributions that they’ve made in the world. Here’s a guide on how to celebrate Women’s History Month. The first step to celebrate this month is to learn. Learning about women’s history and the sometimes overlooked contributions that […]

2023 Oscars: The Big Winners and the Questionable Moments
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2023 Oscars: The Big Winners and the Questionable Moments

On March 12, 2023, Hollywood’s biggest night, the 95th annual Oscars, took place. The beginning of the show was questionable with the order of presented awards changing before the ceremony started.  The best animated film award went to Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio, with his main statement being what he has […]

Why Women's History Month Should Be Celebrated
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Why Women’s History Month Should Be Celebrated

It’s March, which means Women’s History Month has officially begun! Even though many people know that International Women’s Day is on March 8, many people fail to realize that there is a Women’s History Month. Here is why it’s important to acknowledge it and celebrate it.  For starters, Women’s History […]