Culture

The Chinese Communist Party
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the ruling political party of the People's Republic of China (PRC), but to understand its origins and influence, we must first look at the history that preceded it.
By Horace Wasland11 months ago in Pride
Pandora's Box
The myth of Pandora's Box is one of the most well-known tales from Greek mythology, often referenced as a cautionary tale about curiosity and unintended consequences. But is opening Pandora’s Box always a bad idea? To understand the true implications of this ancient legend, we need to explore its origins, the motivations behind Pandora's actions, and the deeper symbolic meaning behind the infamous box—or rather, jar.
By Horace Wasland11 months ago in Pride
Greek Gods Ranked
1. Zeus The king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus, Zeus commands the skies and wields the power of thunder and lightning. Known for his justice and authority, he ensures the balance of the cosmos and maintains order among both gods and mortals. His thunderbolt is a symbol of divine power and unyielding strength, making him the ultimate authority in the Greek pantheon.
By Horace Wasland11 months ago in Pride
prosodies
when i "was a woman," i garnered considerable attention – some unwanted, some critical, some obsessive, some violent, some worshipful, and some oppressive –
By kp11 months ago in Pride
An LGBTQ+ Writers group
I wanted to write a quick write up about a group I found on Meetup.com that I feel is a fun group to spend time writing with. 3 out of 4 weeks they write Ekphrastically, meaning they write after viewing a piece of art, or a painting, the other 1 week out of 4 they do poetry sharing. Well, actually every week includes some amount of poetry sharing.
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTY11 months ago in Pride
It is Too Early to Celebrate Women In Tech
Technology has transformed every aspect of human life, and women have played a crucial role in shaping this digital revolution. However, while the industry boasts of progress in gender diversity, the harsh reality remains: it is too early to celebrate women in tech. The numbers, biases, and systemic barriers reveal that there is still a long way to go before women can truly claim equal space in the industry.
By Ramesh Mahato 11 months ago in Pride
A Gay Guy Knows When a Simple Look is Hiding Hate
Sometimes, all it takes is a look — a sideways glance, a roll of the eyes, or a slow turn of the head. A person may even literally look down their nose at you.
By Brandon Ellrich12 months ago in Pride
A spectacle of sportsmanship where strength, strategy and teamwork took centrestage
Sports events are an integral part of a school’s curriculum, fostering physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among students. They provide young minds with the opportunity to challenge their limits, build resilience, and develop leadership qualities. With this vision, Apeejay’s IB School, Apeejay School International, Panchsheel Park, organised its exceptional Annual Sports Meet —Synergia 2025 — on a vibrant Saturday morning of March 1, 2025.
By Apeejay Newsroom12 months ago in Pride
My Sexuality Is Not An Apology
Now that you know who is back in the White House, his hateful and dangerous policies targeting us once again has gotten even worse. He lacks empathy and compassion towards certain groups of people. This manchild has no soul. I refuse to mention him by name, because I've always seen him for who he was: a childish, petty, out of touch individual who hasn't had a dose of reality and refuses to take any responsibility for his actions. It's always everyone else's fault and refuses to do some self reflection. The next four years will be hell and his right-wing policies are becoming more extreme.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 12 months ago in Pride
I’m Not a Boy!
Before anything, I would like to verify that I am a woman. I was born a woman out of my mother’s womb; I was dressed in women’s clothing throughout my childhood, and I have done everything in my life as nothing but a woman. I’ve never wished to become anything other than a woman, though I hold no malice for those who intend to move away or into the gender.
By Gading Widyatamaka12 months ago in Pride
Self-Confidence, Thy Name Is 'Virat Kohli'
The Viral Phenomenon of Virat Kohli A video that recently went viral captured cricket fans in Murree, a picturesque town near Islamabad-Rawalpindi, cheering wildly for Virat Kohli as he smashed his 51st ODI century against Pakistan. This wasn’t just another instance of Pakistani fans appreciating an Indian cricketer’s brilliance; it was a testament to the universal appeal of Virat Kohli. The scene raises an intriguing question: Can we ever imagine a similar scenario in India, where fans celebrate a Pakistani batsman’s century with such unbridled enthusiasm?
By Ramesh Mahato 12 months ago in Pride
Brewing T. Honorable Mention in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
A while ago, I wrote about the Medicaid unwinding during the Biden administration that left me without my prescriptions. The thing I didn't mention, quite intentionally, was the fact that this unfortunate change also ensured I wouldn't be able to afford my weekly dose of testosterone. I didn't frame it as an attack on my rights as a queer person. I didn't even point to my queerness as one of the reasons I was removed from coverage. It was two weeks after my top surgery, but I understood this as coincidence, and knew millions of people were impacted by the loss of COVID protections, not just queer people.
By kp12 months ago in Pride