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Star Trek’s Helmsman Charts a Course for Equality: George Takei Named LA Pride Grand Marshal and Reflects on Lost Freedom

Actor and activist George Takei, known for his iconic role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek, is beaming with pride in more ways than one. Recently named the Icon Grand Marshal for the 2024 LA Pride Parade, the 87-year-old continues … Continue reading

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Mexico Elects Claudia Sheinbaum as First Female and Jewish President

In a historic election, Mexico has chosen Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president, and the first president of Jewish heritage, marking a significant milestone in the country’s 200-year history. A physicist and engineer, Sheinbaum’s victory was confirmed early Monday, … Continue reading

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Anja Rozen, winner of art showing what peace looks like: “We are all connected to our planet and to each other”

This drawing is by Anja Rozen, a 13 year old primary school student in Slovenia. She was chosen from 600,000 children around the world to create a piece of art to show what peace looks like. She is the winner … Continue reading

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Time Tested Beauty Tips (by Sam Levenson)

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once … Continue reading

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From Survivor to Advocate to Space: Amanda Nguyen’s Fight for Sexual Assault Survivors, and a dream deferred realized

Amanda Nguyen’s story is one of resilience, courage, and a relentless pursuit of justice. The child of Vietnamese refugees, Nguyen faced adversity from a young age. But nothing could have prepared her for the trauma she endured as a senior … Continue reading

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Scouting for All: The Boy Scouts of America Rebrands as Scouting America to Promote Inclusion

The iconic campfire scene, a hallmark of the Boy Scouts of America for over a century, is about to get a makeover. In a move symbolizing a new era, the organization is undergoing a historic rebranding, becoming Scouting America. This … Continue reading

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Family is family.

Pictured above is Astronaut Leland D. Melvin’s official NASA portrait.When NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was assigned to a space shuttle mission in 2008, he was told he could bring his family for the official photo shoot wearing the famous orange … Continue reading

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“In a time when the concept of humanity dies, animals lead us to the principles of humanity.”

Two years ago CNN released a photo taken by the photographer Anil Prabhakar in the forest in Indonesia. The image shows an orangutan, currently under threat of extinction, while stretching out his hand to help a geolgist who fell into … Continue reading

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Embracing Authenticity: The Power of Unconditional Love

“Go and love someone exactly as they are. Then, watch how they transform into the greatest truest version of themselves. When one feels seen and appreciated in their own essence, one is instantly empowered” – Wes Angelozzi  

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Hearing the Darkness: Astronomers Translate the Eclipse for Blind and Low-Vision People

The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th promises to be a spectacular event. But for people who are blind or have low vision, experiencing the phenomenon can feel out of reach. Enter a group of dedicated astronomers at Harvard who … Continue reading

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