Let's Talk About Banning Trans Women from International Chess Events
Oh boy. This one took me a hot minute to wrap my brain around. Last week, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) instituted a new rule...
Let's Talk About Nickname Laws
This is a scary time to be LGBTQ+ in America. Over 80 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been passed this year alone, with almost 500 anti-LGBTQ+...
Update: What can we do about a new neo-Nazi headquarters in Maine?
I wanted to do a follow up on my post from two weeks ago. The situation with the new neo-Nazi headquarters in Maine is ongoing, but I...
What can we do about a new neo-Nazi headquarters in Maine?
I was reading the news today and I came across an article that shook me down to my very foundation. A neo-Nazi group is acquiring land to...
Personal Change: Duolingo and the Power of Communication
The world is getting smaller. Thanks to high speed travel and the internet, people are able to connect on an unprecedented scale. We are...
Why I've Burned Out in Today's Climate, and How I'm Coping
I am burnt out. I have always been an overachiever. Straight A's, AP classes, and all the extracurriculars throughout school. Mathematics...
Staying Informed, and Standing Up
I've been tuning back into the news lately. For the past few years, I'll admit I haven't been reading the news every day. Living through...