Women
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16 hours agoFemale athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter
Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
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2 days agoFederal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed
The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days agoBU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change
The rally, held at 1 Silber Way, was organized by Terrier Courage, a group that has collected more than 2,000 signatures on a petition urging the university to reconsider its rules on displays on public-facing windows and walls.
Boston
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days agoEquity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption
Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
4 days agoI'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals
Staying positive can lead to hidden struggles and emotional isolation, as individuals often mask their true feelings to appear strong.
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LGBT
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days agoAcknowledgment of Violence Against Black Trans Girls, Women
Legislative actions increasingly target transgender rights, particularly affecting Black women and girls, compounding their vulnerability to violence and discrimination.
LGBT
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days agoAcknowledgment of Violence Against Black Trans Girls, Women
Legislative actions increasingly target transgender rights, particularly affecting Black women and girls, compounding their vulnerability to violence and discrimination.
Media industry
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5 days agoPolitics in an Attention Economy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Candidates must be cultural figures to succeed in today's American politics, navigating an attention economy shaped by algorithms.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoPsychology says the reason older people stop caring isn't emotional withdrawal - it's that they've finally learned to distinguish between what actually matters and what they were only caring about out of social obligation - Silicon Canals
Older individuals prioritize emotional connections over superficial relationships as they age, focusing on what truly matters in their lives.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day agoFederal judge halts White House effort to collect university data on applicants' race
A federal judge halted data collection efforts by the Trump administration regarding race in college admissions, citing rushed implementation and potential privacy risks.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoPsychology says people who grew up poor and became successful often can't fully enjoy it - not because they're ungrateful, but because some part of them never stopped waiting for it to disappear - Silicon Canals
Successful individuals often struggle with feelings of scarcity and anxiety about their financial stability, despite their achievements.
#burnout
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoThere's a specific kind of tiredness that has nothing to do with sleep. It comes from years of translating yourself into a version that other people could handle, and the exhaustion lives in the gap between who you are and who you've been performing so consistently that even you forgot there was a difference. - Silicon Canals
Workplace burnout often stems from the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not, rather than from overwork itself.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoYou know a woman has lost her joy in life when she describes her days accurately and without feeling - when the words are all correct and the tone is completely flat and the account of her own life sounds like something being reported rather than lived, and she doesn't notice the flatness because she has been inside it long enough that it just sounds like how things are - Silicon Canals
Emotional flatness can creep in, making life feel like a series of tasks rather than meaningful experiences.
Non-profit organizations
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2 weeks agoDisability Inclusion Isn't "Special Needs"-It's Smart Philanthropy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Cuts to special education oversight threaten funding and services for millions of children with disabilities, risking progress in disability inclusion.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoNot everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals
Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days agoPsychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals
Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days agoIs calling a woman auntie' ageist harassment or a mark of respect? It's a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie
Respecting how individuals wish to be addressed is essential, as demonstrated by the tribunal ruling in favor of Ilda Esteves against Charles Oppong.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days agoPsychology says the loneliest people in life aren't the ones nobody likes - they're the kind, helpful people everyone appreciates but nobody thinks to check on because they seem so self-sufficient - Silicon Canals
Highly capable, helpful individuals often feel lonely because their strength creates an illusion that they do not need support.
#mental-health
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days agoThere's a specific exhaustion that belongs to people who spent decades being exactly what everyone needed them to be - and then one day realized they couldn't remember what they needed - Silicon Canals
People-pleasing leads to losing one's identity and can result in profound exhaustion and disconnection from self.
US politics
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months agoWomen's Rights Under Siege-but We've Come Too Far to Go Back | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Legal, economic, and cultural gains for women are being actively rolled back, requiring state-level organizing to protect and advance rights.
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