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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Firefighters investigate mysterious fire that destroyed an LGBTQ+ nightclub - LGBTQ Nation

The Quest, a historic LGBTQ+ nightclub in Birmingham, Alabama, burned down Thursday night with the cause still under investigation, devastating the community that relied on it as a safe gathering space.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Importance of Safe Spaces in Fandom

Fandom is first and foremost a community. It has a shared lexicon that includes in-jokes and rapidly evolving language that would be difficult to keep up with from the outside. Like any community, it has norms and values and standards of behavior. Fandom is also a marginalized community.
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Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

A safe space for girls who've faced sexual violence

The Toyokana Center in Kinshasa provides a safe, listening space for girls treated after sexual assault amid rising child sexual violence in the DRC.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 months ago

Catholic university dials back trans support after being called out by conservatives - LGBTQ Nation

Benedictine University hosted a Trans Day of Remembrance, defended it as aligned with Catholic values, then removed website safe-space pages after conservative backlash and Fox coverage.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
6 months ago

What happens when the progressive idea of cultural 'safety' turns on itself?

Safety-focused speech rules and cultural-safety requirements have led to speaker withdrawals and cancellations, sometimes restricting progressive voices and being repurposed against marginalized discourse.
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from48 hills
8 months ago

Drama Masks: Finding the comfort zone - 48 hills

The Blackest Wrench created a unique 'safe space' for Black individuals, fostering community and shared experiences through performance.
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fromEater NY
7 years ago

The Best NYC Bars and Restaurants to Celebrate Pride

Pride Month boosts NYC's queer venues with events and promotions, enhancing community visibility and support.
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