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Judy Blume tweets support of trans community amid J.K. Rowling controversy

"Anything to the contrary is total bullsh*t."

04/17/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Blume smiles while seated at a table with her book "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" propped in front of her.

Blume smiles while seated at a table with her book "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" propped in front of her.

How AI tools like ChatGPT can combat ADHD paralysis

Generative AI could help people who struggle with focus. But becoming a Dungeons & Dragons firbolg cleric still requires a human touch.

04/16/2023

By Abby Ohlheiser

An illustrated person frantically uses multiple devices and reading materials over a red background

An illustrated person frantically uses multiple devices and reading materials over a red background

Supreme Court gives green light to $6 billion student loan debt settlement

Thousands of borrowers seek debt cancellation for claims of being 'misled' by colleges.

04/14/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A crowd of protesters with yellow beanies stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. One person holds up a purple sign that reads, "Student loan relief is legal."

A crowd of protesters with yellow beanies stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. One person holds up a purple sign that reads, "Student loan relief is legal."

New Amazon Music feature matches hit songs with feelings

The Sound It Out campaign is designed to help teens open up about their feelings.

04/13/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

A daughter receives the song "A letter to my younger self" via text from her mother.

A daughter receives the song "A letter to my younger self" via text from her mother.

Black, queer and neurodivergent in tech: How one advocate is creating safe space for intersectionality

Offering inspiration and empowerment by sharing her story online with authenticity — and boundaries

04/13/2023

By Jennifer Opal

Jennifer Opal smiles while looking to the right over a purple dotted background with a striped image frame

Jennifer Opal smiles while looking to the right over a purple dotted background with a striped image frame

Ariana Grande calls for an end to public body scrutiny

"There are many ways to look healthy and beautiful."

04/12/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Ariana Grande sits in a large red and silver judges' chair on the set of The Voice.

Ariana Grande sits in a large red and silver judges' chair on the set of The Voice.

Rutgers University strike brings education to the picket line

"Our working conditions are their learning conditions."

04/11/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Two young people sit on top of a steel box. The one on the right dangles a red and white signs that reads, "We R on strike for our students and communities".

Two young people sit on top of a steel box. The one on the right dangles a red and white signs that reads, "We R on strike for our students and communities".

3 surprising ways to cope with climate change

How to take control when eco-anxiety strikes.

04/11/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

Broken icebergs float in the sea as the sun sets in the background.

Broken icebergs float in the sea as the sun sets in the background.

Angel Reese is a national champion, not the villain

The LSU star deserves to be celebrated at the top of her game, not criticized as 'classless.'

04/07/2023

By Robert Daniels

Angel Reese sits for a portrait while wearing white and purple LSU jersey and a crown

Angel Reese sits for a portrait while wearing white and purple LSU jersey and a crown

Nashville gun control advocates rally for reform, accountability, and democracy

Support for the 'Tennessee Three' joins cries to address gun violence.

04/07/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A group of young people in red and white shirts march and chant through a legislative building. They hold signs reading, "Schools are not warzones", "Ban assault weapons", "Where's Bill Lee?", and "128 mass shooting this year. No more."

A group of young people in red and white shirts march and chant through a legislative building. They hold signs reading, "Schools are not warzones", "Ban assault weapons", "Where's Bill Lee?", and "128 mass shooting this year. No more."

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."

04/06/2023

By Meera Navlakha

Mikaela Loach with her hand raised speaking at a rally next to an image of the cover of her book "It's Not That Radical."

Mikaela Loach with her hand raised speaking at a rally next to an image of the cover of her book "It's Not That Radical."

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.

04/05/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

An out of focus college student walks by a series of blue and white signs that read "Judge Janet Protasiewicz Wisconsin Supreme Court".

An out of focus college student walks by a series of blue and white signs that read "Judge Janet Protasiewicz Wisconsin Supreme Court".

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.

04/01/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

Illustrated text on mobile devices that indicates someone is feeling hopeless and overwhelmed.

Illustrated text on mobile devices that indicates someone is feeling hopeless and overwhelmed.

TikTokkers, led by Mercury Stardust, double $1 million livestream goal for trans healthcare

Livestream proceeds go to transgender nonprofit Point of Pride.

03/31/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Stardust stands between shelves in her filming studio wearing an apron that reads "Handy Ma'am".

Stardust stands between shelves in her filming studio wearing an apron that reads "Handy Ma'am".

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.

03/31/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A photo of Emira D'Spain glammed up and looking over her shoulder, photoshopped on a blue, purple, and pink background.

A photo of Emira D'Spain glammed up and looking over her shoulder, photoshopped on a blue, purple, and pink background.

Daniel Radcliffe teams up with The Trevor Project to amplify LGBTQ youth voices

Exploring identity and allyship with trans and nonbinary youth.

03/30/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A group of six young people sit in a round circle in a large room decorated with rugs and colorful art. They are turned toward and speaking to Daniel Radcliffe.

A group of six young people sit in a round circle in a large room decorated with rugs and colorful art. They are turned toward and speaking to Daniel Radcliffe.

School district bans 'Rainbowland' Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton duet as 'controversial'

"I believe we can start living in a Rainbowland."

03/27/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Dolly Parton wears a glittering white outfit and sings next to Miley Cyrus, who is wearing a green lace top and belting into a microphone.

Dolly Parton wears a glittering white outfit and sings next to Miley Cyrus, who is wearing a green lace top and belting into a microphone.

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.

03/25/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

An illustration of a human head as a puzzle with a missing piece.

An illustration of a human head as a puzzle with a missing piece.

An exploration of cinematic accessibility: Open captions set the standard

Inclusivity feels good in a place like this.

03/25/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

An illustrated face looks right toward pastel-colored symbols related to accessibility including hands using sign language

An illustrated face looks right toward pastel-colored symbols related to accessibility including hands using sign language

As U.S. leaders debate a TikTok ban, lawmakers and creators clash over generational and social differences

The FYP takes over Capitol Hill.

03/23/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A woman in a pink blazer writes on a sign laid on the ground. The sign reads, "My voice thrives on TikTok."

A woman in a pink blazer writes on a sign laid on the ground. The sign reads, "My voice thrives on TikTok."

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.

03/23/2023

By Meera Navlakha

Actor Ahmed Malek in a still from the movie.

Actor Ahmed Malek in a still from the movie.

U.N. warns of looming global water crisis. Here are some solutions.

Water conservation solutions that are not just for World Water Day.

03/22/2023

By Teodosia Dobriyanova

Two men stand on ladders to tend a fog collecting device that resembles a net.

Two men stand on ladders to tend a fog collecting device that resembles a net.

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.

03/22/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Lucy is crouching down and hugging a black Labrador in front of a garden wall. Next to her and the dog is a large iPhone screen showing the homepage of the Be My Eyes app, which is photoshopped into the picture.

Lucy is crouching down and hugging a black Labrador in front of a garden wall. Next to her and the dog is a large iPhone screen showing the homepage of the Be My Eyes app, which is photoshopped into the picture.

How campaigning saved Europe's 'last wild river'

Albania's Vjosa River has become Europe's first wild river national park.

03/21/2023

By Teodosia Dobriyanova

A photograph of the Vjosa river with a high mountain seen in the background and village in the bottom right corner. Caption reads "How to save a river"

A photograph of the Vjosa river with a high mountain seen in the background and village in the bottom right corner. Caption reads "How to save a river"

21 reasons to keep living when you feel suicidal

People who've been there before share their reasons for staying alive.

03/21/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

An illustration of a hand composing a list.

An illustration of a hand composing a list.

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