Addressing Healthcare Inequality: The unequal treatment of transgender individuals in medical settings

Transgender health care. What about it? The topic of transgender healthcare has become increasingly popular, bringing attention to the particular difficulties that transgender people encounter when accessing the healthcare system. The process of getting healthcare for transgender people can be difficult, involving everything from overcoming social stigma to getting affirming treatment. Promoting inclusive practices and […]

NEWSROOM ROUND-UP

Co-authored by @20somethingggg and @anonblogger24 Local: Over the summer the Harrisonburg City Council approved a rezoning for the West Mosby Road property that will allow the Beverley J. Searles Foundation to build an 80-unit multi-family housing development and an 84-unit senior living facility there. The HRHA stands for Harrisonburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority, and they […]

The Vatican’s Steps Towards Transgender Inclusivity

In a world that is becoming increasingly aware of the importance of inclusivity and acceptance, the Vatican, a symbol of tradition and authority within the Catholic Church, is embarking on a transformative journey. This journey involves reevaluating its stance on transgender individuals, striving to create a more welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of their gender […]

India’s Supreme Court Decision Creates a Major Setback

Recently, India’s Supreme Court decided to defer the responsibility of legalizing same sex marriage to Parliament, which has disappointed LGBTQ+ rights activists throughout the nation. Earlier in the year, judges decided to bench 21 petitions that sought to legalize same-sex marriage. This has been a major setback for the legalization of same-sex marriages. The Connection […]

the shocking correlation between eating disorders and LGBTQ+ teens

The household image of what an eating disorder looks like is typically presented through the image of a young girl, who is struggling to eat, keep food down, or has lack of control over eating. The reality of eating disorders is that people of all ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and ages are affected by these serious […]

Lawmakers are TARGETING drag shows?

When I think of modern day threats to children’s health and safety, there are many things that come to mind. This ranges from things such as climate change, to school shootings, lack of access to nutritious foods, and lack of reliable childcare services, just to name a few. One thing that does not come to […]

Chappell Roan: Up and Coming Independent Queer Artist You Should Be Paying Attention To

Anyone who has listened to “Pink Pony Club” knows that Chappell Roan is the real deal regarding new, engaging, and fun pop music. Not only are Roan’s lyrics passionate and honest, but her pop production is also unique. Her stage name is inspired by her late grandfather, Dennis K. Chappell, and his favorite song, “The […]

Newsroom roundup October 21, 2022

Welcome to this week’s Newsroom roundup! This week we discussed local, national, and global news. We discussed a shooting in Harrisonburg, VA, Tina Kotek running to be the first lesbian governor, and the fight to stop street harassment. We discuss these three topics from a feminist view. Hope you all enjoy it! LOCAL NEWS This […]

nickelodeon excludes jojo siwa

JoJo Siwa is an 18-year-old female who is a successful dancer, singer, and YouTuber. Her fame started at nine years old when she was on the hit reality show Dance Moms. She quickly made a name for herself when she became a social media influencer and signed a contract with Nickelodeon. For most of her […]

An interview with JMU professor Dr. Shrewsbury

Kristen Shrewsbury is an instructional faculty member at JMU who teaches the special topics course WGSS 300: Queer Families. She’s a Harrisonburg native who went to JMU for her undergraduate degree from 1996 to 2001, and began working at JMU as a professional in 2007. She’s married to a same sex spouse and has two […]

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