The 16th season of “American Idol” premiered on March 11 and featured a panel of new judges, including pop singer Katy Perry. Since her debut on the singing competition television series, Perry has demonstrated inappropriate behavior, which arguably borders on sexual harassment.
Read MoreAd campaign sexualizing men instead of women misses mark, continues to perpetuate gender roles
It is unacceptable that the media continue to hypersexualize and misrepresent women in advertisements. The media portray women differently than men, which is completely unjustified and discriminatory.
Read MorePublicly out LGBTQ+ Olympic athletes set important example, highlight increasing acceptance worldwide
The Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang have been incredibly noteworthy––especially because of the positive actions set by LGBTQ+ athletes and the community.
Read MoreGerber baby with Down syndrome highlights positive disability representation in media
Gerber announced the winner of the 2018 “Spokesbaby” contest on Feb. 7, according to The Washington Post. After receiving more than 140,000 entries for its photo search contest, the radiant smile of 18-month-old Lucas Warren won the judges over.
Read MoreNecessary for U.S. citizens to demand drastic political action in wake of increased gun violence
One month after the United States’ deadliest mass shooting, the U.S. experienced yet another, marking its fifth most fatal mass shooting.
Read MoreU.N. vote contradicts established U.S. values by supporting death penalty for gay relationships
The United States voted in opposition of the United Nations’ resolution on Sept. 29 condemning the death penalty as a punishment for same-sex relations. This decision to vote essentially in favor of the death penalty as a consequence for homosexual relations is detrimental for the U.S.’s progression toward equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
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