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Opinion: On National Coming Out Day, we must vote

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This year’s election — already consequential — has thus taken on new meaning for me. A solid Conservative majority on the Supreme Court would mean the slow and steady rollback of the rights that I thought were inherent — rights that protect me from being fired, allow me to get married, and give me the ability to affirm my gender the way I see fit. Those rights are on the ballot in November. And our deepest fears are, too. Our lives are on the ballot.

Letters: COVID pandemic affecting many communities, but is hitting women particularly hard

read more…: Letters: COVID pandemic affecting many communities, but is hitting women particularly hard

The COVID pandemic is affecting many communities but it is hitting women particularly hard. Over 805,000 women have left the workforce to take care of their remote learning children. Countless other women who are still employed fear that they will be punished for taking time off to care for sick children or family members. 

Life In The Streets: Reality of Racism

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I find it difficult enough being a man, but it feels twice as hard living as a Black man. About 20-30 days ago I got evicted from my apartment. No warning, no heads-up. No clue that this was brewing behind my back. Ever since, I’ve been struggling hard, man. Yes, you read that correctly. During quarantine, working father of two got evicted.

Changing inside

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We have the highest incarceration rate in the world, so just by sheer statistics, there’s a great chance that you know someone who’s incarcerated. Outside of the greatly appreciated phone calls and commissary, what can you suggest to them that will give them the greatest chances of success upon release? Let me help guide you.

Larissa’s story, Part II: No more crises because that’s all life is

read more…: Larissa’s story, Part II: No more crises because that’s all life is

In a perfect world, I could have driven the four hours to see her, whispered magic words into an amulet, placed it around her neck, and she’d never drink again. In a perfect world, Larissa could have met me at her door, asking to go to an AA meeting, where she’d meet a woman who’d offer to walk her through the 12 steps of that organization as Larissa got used to living without booze. In a perfect world, Larissa could look at the mess she and her drinking had made of her life, put the plug in the jug and move on to a life without alcohol.

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