The culture of groping runs deep at the TSA: Nilda C. Marugame, a TSA agent from Hawaii, claims that she faced sanctions from her superiors when she reported a sexual assault by co-worker who had generated similar complaints from two other women at the job-site. She says she was intimidated into signing an official retraction of her complaint. She's suing. (Thanks, Marilyn!)
TSA agent sues over on-the-job sexual assault
State Farm Insurance backs off support for kids' "GenderCool" book program after pressure from conservatives
State Farm supported a book program for trans, nonbinary and queer youngsters. But conservatives complained and threatened it, so State Farm is no longer supporting it. we have made the decision we will no longer be affiliated with the organization. We will continue to explore how we can support our associates, as well as organizations… READ THE REST
NPR's Guide to Gender Identity Terms
NPR, with help from GLAAD and a whole bunch of others, has put together a guide to gender identity terms, and how to use them. Issues of equality and acceptance of transgender and nonbinary people — along with challenges to their rights — have become a major topic in the headlines. These issues can involve… READ THE REST
Watch this stylish ska video about destroying the (literal) gender machine
In an April 2021 interview with SPIN Magazine, Reade Walcott of the ska band We Are The Union came out as a trans woman. The band also announced a new record, Ordinary Life, coming out June 4. (Jer Hunter of Skatune Network fame, who is non-binary, is also a member of We Are The Union.)… READ THE REST
Light up with a pipe that's made to make smoking simple
There's a lot of reasons to buy a new smoking piece. Maybe you dropped your old one and that cool glass octopus build doesn't work so well when it's in a million pieces. Perhaps you're making the switch from rolling your own to something a little less cumbersome. Or maybe you just want an upgrade. Whatever… READ THE REST
Life's hard enough, which is why this flexible lighter is a game-changer
From ensuring you have enough money for gas this week to keeping up with today's politics, life is far from easy. And everyday things like making dinner, commuting to work, and even lighting candles should be the least of your worries. But when it comes to reaching down into the jar of your favorite candle, unable to… READ THE REST
These $29 game design and development courses might make learning as fun as the real thing
Gaming is something that most people can appreciate. Whether you're into the classics, a casual gamer, or a die-hard who plays all the time, there are many different ways to enjoy the hobby. But we think it's safe to say, novice or professional, we're all interested in how games even come to be. If you're fascinated by gaming… READ THE REST
