11+ hour, 44+ min ago  (419+ words) As this country approaches its bisesquicentennial, the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, the nation is at a period of extreme polarization. Racial, religious, and ethnic biases permeate society. Gender discrimination is prevalent. The LGBTQ…...

9+ hour, 54+ min ago  (635+ words) Pride was never born in comfort. It was born in defiance. It was born from people who were told to stay silent, stay hidden, and stay afraid, yet chose to stand up anyway, casting off the intended marginalization. That is…...