Advocacy
The Future of May Day: What Does the Holiday Mean for Workers' Rights and Social Justice in the 21st Century?
Introduction: Briefly explain the history of May Day and its association with workers' rights and social justice. May Day has its roots in the United States and dates back to the late 19th century when workers in Chicago organized a strike demanding an eight-hour workday. The strike culminated in the Haymarket affair, which led to the deaths of several workers and police officers. In response to this tragedy, the International Socialist Congress declared May 1st as International Workers' Day, a holiday to commemorate the struggle for workers' rights and social justice. Since then, May Day has been celebrated by workers around the world as a symbol of their ongoing struggle for better working conditions, fair wages, and social justice.
By Mohamed Azharudeen3 years ago in Pride
The Fight for a Living Wage: May Day and the Minimum Wage Movement in India
Introduction: May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is a day of celebration and solidarity for workers around the world. On this day, workers come together to demand better working conditions, fair wages, and basic labor rights. This year, the fight for a living wage is at the forefront of the May Day protests in India, as workers and labor activists push for an increase in the minimum wage.
By Mohamed Azharudeen3 years ago in Pride
Pleasure & Pain: VENUS VALLEY Goes to Greece (part 1). Top Story - April 2023.
Welcome back, queerly beloveds, to my little social experiment. My book-in-progress of LGBTQIA+ centric philosophy perspectives will appear here chapter by chapter, and you're invited to debate, discuss, question, contribute, and your inputs will become my edits, until the finished book speaks for us all. This time, we're starting our journey to where every philosophy learner is more or less duty bound to go... Ancient Greece. Welcome, gentles and lady-men, to Venus Valley, Queer Philosophers' Forum.
By Steph Cole3 years ago in Pride
Sky's the Limit
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled between rolling hills and lush green forests, there was a girl named Lily. She had big dreams and aspirations that seemed impossible to achieve in a place like her hometown, but she refused to let her circumstances hold her back.
By MalikSaira Maqbool3 years ago in Pride
The Secret to Finding Happiness in Life
As humans, we constantly search for happiness and contentment in our lives. We seek it in our relationships, our work, our possessions, and in many other aspects of our daily lives. But often, despite our best efforts, we find ourselves feeling empty and unfulfilled. We may even begin to question the purpose of our existence. It was during such a time that I discovered the story of the man with two gardens.
By Theen Bathusha3 years ago in Pride
Read This First (VENUS VALLEY Intro)
Welcome to my little experiment! I'm making my book-in-progress public, chapter by chapter, so you, queerly beloveds, can debate, discuss, question, contribute - and your inputs will be my edits, until the finished product is full of the voices of our awesome LGBTQIA+ community. Welcome, gentles & lady-men, to Venus Valley, the Queer Philosophers' Forum.
By Steph Cole3 years ago in Pride
Let Children be Children
As a child, we all loved to watch cartoons and shows geared to children. Usually around the age of 5, we become aware of the other message these shows relay. A message that may or may not be intentional by the writers, but nonetheless an important message. Romance is between a man and a woman; boy and girl, whether it is a TV show or movie. As a child, we accepted the terms. We understood it was normal for a boy to fall in love with a girl or vice versa. These shows would support the idea by occasionally displaying a kiss scene with two characters of opposite genders, or families with both a mother and a father. When reality meets with media examples, it validated relationships. Additionally, parents and family members begin joking about having a boyfriend/girlfriend. Eventually, friends would too. Everyone waits for the day when the child matures, and announces their love interest to someone of the opposite gender. This is the norm. It is what most people expect and want for their child. It has been the norm before television and motion pictures were introduced. The media has only reinforced this ideology.
By Iris Harris3 years ago in Pride
My Gay Daughter Told Me To Be More Accepting
One of the many things I love about my daughter is how kind and accepting she is. Since she was a small child, she’s had empathy for days. There was never a more kind-hearted, caring kid I’d been around than her.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Pride
Royal Resilience
As someone who has long been an admirer of Queen Elizabeth II, I am deeply saddened by her recent passing. However, I am also grateful for the many wonderful moments and memories that she left behind. In this tribute, I would like to celebrate her life and legacy by sharing some of the most interesting facts, touching love stories, and beautiful moments from her incredible reign.
By Shoaib Ahmad3 years ago in Pride
