Pondering the message of the two oeuvres, the themes still resonate in the current Philippine society even the artworks were created 136 years ago.
Social Workers and Other Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic
Whether it be a social worker or someone working in physical health, we have to remember that these people are experiencing all of the same changes that we are due to COVID, and then they have to go help other people deal with their own issues every single day.
Combating Sexual Assault and Misconduct in the LGBTQ Community
With technology continuing to advance at a breakneck pace, making our lives more convenient and connected, one would hope that we would be safer as well. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The sobering truth is that sexual assault and sexual violence occur frequently throughout the U.S. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), an American is assaulted every 73 seconds, a rate that is horrifically excessive.
The Year of the Jackpot
Year of the Jackpot reminds us that certain combinations of simultaneous cyclical phenomena are winning combinations, but other combinations are decidedly losing combinations, and we are increasingly gambling for high stakes.
What is Social Media Activism and How to Use It
Today, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, activism is increasingly taking place over social media, in addition to the protests happening all over the country. But what is social media activism? Want to get involved but aren’t sure how? Here’s what you need to know about this powerful tool—and how to use it for good.
Helping the Most Vulnerable During COVID-19
For all who have been sheltered and well-served, there are countless others who are suffering, if not from the immediate threat of the virus, then from its devastating side effects.
We Are All Responsible for Promoting Tolerance
Tolerance is an issue I care deeply about. Not only because of the experiences I’ve faced personally, but also because of the values I hold dear and teach my children.
5 Communication Strategies to Make Homeless Shelters More Trans-Friendly
Physicians diagnose homeless individuals with a higher number of illnesses compared to the housing stable population. Also, housing unstable individuals statistically have much shorter lifespans: about 12 years, on average.
When you add transgender identity to this equation, the numbers look even worse.
How the Gig Economy Affects American Workers
It had seemed like a dream. You got to set your own hours, work only when and as much as you wanted, set your own rates, be your own boss. But now the dream feels more like a nightmare. You’re out hustling day and night, 24/7, 365. You’re supporting yourself and your family, but the perks are gone — and so is the safety net. It’s the new gig economy, and it looks like the bloom is off the rose.
The Grief of Downsizing
As I get older, the rate at which things go obsolete is increasing, leaving things for which one worked very hard with no value. In this case, it is not so much the material objects which are to be lamented, as intellectual property which will be lost if the material objects are not preserved.
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