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Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
10 hours ago

Sam Altman Caught in What May Be His Most Spectacular Lie Yet

Sam Altman's startup World faces backlash for falsely claiming partnerships and misrepresenting its capabilities.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 hours ago

People who keep apologising for things that aren't their fault aren't being humble. They learned that getting in front of blame was faster than waiting to find out whether it was coming - Silicon Canals

Nearly half of U.S. children face experiences leading to traumatic stress, influencing adult behaviors like chronic apologizing.
fromemptywheel
12 hours ago

SPLC Wants Todd Blanche to Stop Lying - emptywheel

SPLC's filings claim that the DOJ got the law wrong on key parts of its financial crime claims, and that the FBI didn't ask SPLC for information.
Law
Social media marketing
fromInc
19 hours ago

The Internet Loves a Public Feud. Here's What to Consider Before Starting One as a Founder

Public feuds can temporarily boost engagement but often damage long-term brand reputation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

It's not a story that's over': inside the battle against hatred in America

With Hitler in LA, Leon Lewis hid the spy codes but once I figured it out, I realized, Oh my God, I've got a historian's dream here, which is an unknown story that's really important.
Right-wing politics
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Good Job DOJ, Now The Conspiracy Theorists Have A Point - Above the Law

The DOJ swiftly demanded the National Trust drop its lawsuit after a gunman attempted to attack during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Fashion & style
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

You're probably missing these queer women-owned brands - LGBTQ Nation

Lesbian Visibility Day highlights the importance of supporting queer women-owned businesses and their unique contributions to community and culture.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The government of Israel promoted a Pride Event, and the right flipped out. - LGBTQ Nation

The government of Israel's social media account promoted an event called Pride Land, 'the biggest LGBTQ+ festival ever in the Middle East.' As might be expected, the right flipped out.
NYC LGBT
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Bruce Blakeman slams 'elitist' Mamdani at site of controversial NYC homeless shelter

Bruce Blakeman criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani for neglecting outer borough needs and opposes the planned homeless shelter in Bensonhurst.
#trans-rights
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Corporations & leaders are retreating to safe choices. They will be the death of us. - LGBTQ Nation

Safe choices in response to threats against trans rights lead to complicity and hinder the fight for equality.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Corporations & leaders are retreating to safe choices. They will be the death of us. - LGBTQ Nation

Safe choices in response to threats against trans rights lead to complicity and hinder the fight for equality.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Online Civil War About 'Michael' Is a Battle Over Truth

Musically, Jackson was in a class all his own. He remains, even in death, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with 13 number one singles and countless awards.
Independent films
SF politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

4 women accuse lesbian Democratic congressional candidate of sexual assault - LGBTQ Nation

Four women accuse Salt Lake City Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez of sexual assault, while she denies the allegations and offers to take a polygraph test.
LGBT
fromJezebel
4 days ago

We Were Long Overdue for a Sapphic MAGA Sex Scandal

Sheahan exhibited toxic and controlling behavior in her relationship with a younger woman, stemming from jealousy and insecurity about her partner's sexuality.
Philosophy
fromMindful
4 days ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago
Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Fake Radicals Stealing Lemons

James C. Scott endorsed "anarchist calisthenics," advocating for small acts of lawbreaking to keep civic muscles strong, preventing citizens from becoming powerless against tyranny.
Podcast
LA Clippers
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

The Risk of Being More Than an Athlete

Being politically outspoken can lead to being blackballed from sports leagues, as seen in the cases of Colin Kaepernick and Natasha Cloud.
Mental health
fromFortune
5 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Stop using AI as a scapegoat, and do this instead

Leaders use AI to justify layoffs, eroding trust and damaging workplace culture despite employees recognizing the disconnect between rhetoric and reality.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Stop using AI as a scapegoat, and do this instead

Leaders use AI to justify layoffs, eroding trust and damaging workplace culture despite employees recognizing the disconnect between rhetoric and reality.
fromwww.marketingdive.com
6 days ago

Aerie ups commitment to authenticity with enhanced creator program

The Realmakers Community is meant to offer creators, a long-time focus of Aerie's marketing, a means to grow alongside the brand. Participating creators can earn commissions and have access to product seeding, campaign opportunities and brand-led events.
Marketing
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Polished Personas Are Out - People Want Authenticity Instead

Great leadership requires clear communication, self-confidence, authenticity, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

The Walrus Talks AccessAbility | The Walrus

27% of Canadians over 15 live with a disability, highlighting a gap between policy and lived experiences.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The Trump-nominated EEOC head wants to end diversity programs. One organization is fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

The Legal Accountability Center has filed a complaint against EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas for allegedly halting investigations into anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Not everyone who keeps their feelings to themselves is private. Some people simply learned that expressing what was happening internally turned the conversation into a referendum on whether they were allowed to feel it at all - Silicon Canals

Many people remain silent about their feelings due to past experiences of having their emotions invalidated.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Drag queens mock MAGA figures in jaw-dropping event while raising over $25K for ACLU - LGBTQ Nation

A drag show in Brooklyn raised over $25,000 for the ACLU while satirizing MAGA figures and highlighting the political stakes for the LGBTQ+ community.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

HRC uses Grindr to target Washington's White House Correspondents' Dinner power crowd

Human Rights Campaign targets attendees of the White House Correspondents' Dinner with a message on HIV prevention and care access.
Fashion & style
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Men Behind Your Favorite AI Gay Thirst Traps

Jae Young Joon is an AI-generated influencer created by Luc Thierry, captivating audiences with a fictional persona.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I saw the backlash coming': civil rights activist Kimberle Crenshaw on America and race

Federal actions have targeted critical race theory and DEI initiatives, erasing decades of Kimberle Crenshaw's work on intersectionality and systemic racism.
US politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Why Do the Democrats Keep Expanding the Institutions They Claim to Oppose?

Public outrage over ICE violence has diminished, while deportation operations continue unabated, highlighting a failure to address systemic issues.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
Digital life
fromFast Company
5 days ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
#discrimination
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
SF LGBT

Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

A Black transgender woman experienced discrimination at a Detroit gay bar, claiming hostility from staff and a lack of support from management.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
6 days ago

Amy Goodman's Journalism Is More Urgent Now Than Ever

Amy Goodman celebrates 30 years of Democracy Now!, a program airing on 1,500 stations, recognized for impactful journalism and activism.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

American Psychological Association's Actions Speak Louder Than Its Apology

CEMRRAT was established in 1994 after the APA designated ethnic minority education as a priority, with the goal of improving the recruitment and retention of ethnic minorities and addressing systemic barriers to their participation in psychology.
Social justice
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

AI himbos, political shade & Madonna on Grindr: This week's messiest gay moments recapped - Queerty

Queerty recaps major queer news stories, including a canceled gay AI influencer and backlash over a mayor's endorsement of a straight candidate.
fromQueerty
4 days ago

Rep. Angie Craig rattles right-wingers with a cute pic to mark Lesbian Visibility Week - Queerty

"I'm celebrating #LesbianVisibilityWeek with the love of my life - my wife Cheryl! Here's a throwback to when we first met - before we had the right to get married. To Minnesota's lesbian community: I see you, I hear you and I'll never stop fighting for our rights."
LGBT
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says the people who look the wealthiest on Instagram often aren't the ones with money, they're the ones who got trapped in a performance they can't figure out how to stop without admitting who they've quietly become - Silicon Canals

Instagram serves as a stage for performance rather than a window into real lives, often trapping users in a cycle of impression management.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Tucker Carlson claims he never intentionally misled his audience. That's another lie. - LGBTQ Nation

Tucker Carlson expresses regret for supporting Trump, acknowledging the impact of his influence on public perception and the consequences of that support.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 days ago

Ethics in Business, James Murphy

The course examines capitalism's dual nature through critical perspectives, emphasizing innovation's role in both destruction and emancipation.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Freedom of Accepting That Not Everyone Will Accept You

Exhaustion can stem from seeking validation from someone who is emotionally inconsistent and untrustworthy.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Black & trans employees accuse women's sports bar of "hostile" racism & misogyny - LGBTQ Nation

Rhodes asserted in an Instagram post, 'Marsha's may claim to be a queer safe space, but it is nothing like that.' She described the bar's environment as quickly developing a bad reputation among marginalized staffers.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Since When Is Looting a Form of Virtue Signaling?

"I think that stealing from a big box store-I'll just state my platform-it's neither very significant as a moral wrong, nor is it significant in any way as protest or direct action."
Social justice
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Some people who appear completely unbothered by criticism haven't stopped caring what others think. They've just moved the audience inside, and now they answer to a version of themselves that never gives them a day off - Silicon Canals

Internalized criticism often masquerades as resilience, leading to preemptive self-critique before external feedback is received.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Confessional Era of Plastic Surgery

Denise Richards openly shared her facelift journey, including preparation, recovery, and post-op photos, promoting transparency in cosmetic surgery.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Bluesky set out to fix social media. Now it's running into familiar problems

Bluesky experienced rapid growth after Trump's 2024 win but now struggles with user retention and a sustainable business model.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says the hardest truth about aging isn't that your body slows down - it's that you become invisible in rooms you used to command, and most people never acknowledge this shift because it implies something they're not ready to admit about how much of their identity was built on being seen - Silicon Canals

Aging invisibly is a significant issue, where older individuals feel unnoticed and undervalued in social contexts.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
LGBT

New LGBTQ+ nonprofit director gushes over transphobic author: "I have a huge respect for JK Rowling" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago
LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New LGBTQ+ nonprofit director gushes over transphobic author: "I have a huge respect for JK Rowling" - LGBTQ Nation

Kezia Dugdale expresses respect for JK Rowling while emphasizing the need for trans advocates to compromise to protect cis LGB rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist undresses in board meeting to show how trans kids make people uncomfortable - LGBTQ Nation

Beth Bourne disrupted a school board meeting by removing her clothing to protest trans-inclusive bathroom policies.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Social Malpractice in the Age of Cultural Compliance

Socially engaged art faces challenges in a world increasingly hostile to independent thought and public expression.
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The backlash against "woke business" is loud

Conscious consumerism is normalizing, with 40% of North American purchases influenced by social and environmental factors despite political backlash.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

The Promise of 'Woke 2' Is Fueling a Leftist Fever Dream

Donald Trump's 2024 victory was seen as a rejection of 'woke' ideology, leading to a culture of offensive speech without fear of consequences.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Don't fall for WSJ's 'normal gay' whitewashing of queer life

Being gay does not equate to being queer; queerness is a broader ideological project that challenges norms.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The people who say 'I'm not political' at work aren't neutral. They've already read the entire power map and decided that visible alignment is more dangerous than silent observation. That's not disengagement. That's the most political move in the room. - Silicon Canals

Neutrality in workplace politics often reflects a strategic calculation rather than genuine disinterest, revealing deeper dynamics of influence and power.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Matthew Kelly: Something extinct I'd bring back to life? Wokeness a good thing that's been hijacked'

Born in Lancashire, Matthew Kelly, 75, studied drama at Manchester Polytechnic and acted at the Liverpool Everyman. He moved into TV, presenting Game for a Laugh in the 80s, You Bet! in the 90s and Stars in their Eyes from 1993 to 2004. Having returned to the stage, he received an Olivier award in 2004 for his role in Of Mice and Men in London's West End.
Television
#glitter
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Political pragmatism is not a moral failing. It may be the only thing that can save us. - LGBTQ Nation

He is not worthy of the presidency. He takes bribes blatantly. And now he's being a racist, blatantly. They were supposed to deport the dangerous criminals. They were not supposed to go after small children, storm schools, bring terror upon, you know, the little kids and the women and children, not just the immigrants in the school. All the children are scared.
US politics
Marketing
fromWhoWhatWhy
2 months ago

Whistleblowers Warn That Ad Industry Is Fueling Online Hatred and Climate Crisis - WhoWhatWhy

Major advertising agencies are enabling harm by funding hate, legitimizing polluting industries, undermining DEI, and offering only lip service to ethical responsibilities.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
#lgbtq-rights
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