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Don't say gay in school 0

Podcast

Do you agree with the father’s objection to an LGBTQ article in a high school English lesson?

In the latest episode of Nuance, we discussed a recent tweet that has sparked considerable discussion, a father expressed dissatisfaction with his daughter’s 9th-grade English assignment. He was upset that the class used an article about Bayard Rustin, a notable LGBTQ activist and key figure in the civil rights movement, for a grammar exercise focusing on punctuation. His message to the teacher highlighted his concerns about “slipping in LGBTQ activism” into the curriculum and hinted at deeper issues related to family values and educational content. The assignment itself was straightforward: students were tasked with correcting punctuation errors in sentences about...

Which companies are on the Wall of Shame? 0

Commentary / Corporate Assholery

Should local governments publish lists of unscrupulous activities by private employers?

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander recently unveiled a new tool aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the business sector: the “Employer Violations Dashboard.” Known colloquially as the “Wall of Shame,” this dashboard is a public resource that catalogs and displays a range of labor law violations committed by businesses across the city from 2020 to 2023. This initiative, according to Lander, is designed to spotlight businesses that fail to uphold workers’ rights. Publishing this list will inform the public and other stakeholders about these entities’ unethical practices. The Office of the New York City Comptroller has created this...

Should Arabic numerals be taught in schools? 0

Commentary

Were you taught in school that the numbers we use are Arabic numerals?

A recent poll by CivicScience has revealed a big misconception that might highlight a significant gap in American educational awareness. The poll asked 3,624 respondents whether “Arabic numerals” should be taught in schools, revealing that 56% of participants opposed their inclusion in the curriculum. Ironically, these are the very numerals (0-9) used universally in daily life and critical for basic literacy in mathematics. The survey didn’t provide an explanation of what “Arabic numerals” meant, a move that CivicScience CEO, John Dick, said was employed to “tease out prejudice among those who didn’t understand the question.” fox10phoenix Poll: 56 percent of...

Is breakdancing a sport? 0

Sports

Should breakdancing be included as a sport in future Olympic Games?

Breaking, also known as breakdancing, made a historic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking a significant milestone for this dynamic and athletic form of dance. Originating from the streets, it quickly evolved into a global phenomenon. Its inclusion in the Olympics has been seen by many as a celebration of its artistic and athletic merits, bringing a fresh, youthful energy to the games. There is substantial support for the inclusion of breaking in the Olympics, drawing parallels between its physical demands and the well-established gymnastic events like gymnastics floor exercises that are dance-based with acrobatics mixed-in. Supporters argue that...

responding to comments about Imane Khelif 0

Sports

Do you believe Algerian boxer Imane Khelif should have been banned from boxing women?

During the Paris Olympics, a boxing match between Algerian athlete Imane Khelif and Italian boxer Angela Carini was catapulted into the global spotlight not for the sport itself, but for the controversy it sparked. Khelif, who won the bout in just 46 seconds after delivering a powerful punch that dislodged Carini’s chinstrap, faced unexpected scrutiny. Some spectators questioned her eligibility to compete in women’s categories, based on a discredited ruling by the International Boxing Association (IBA) in 2023. Despite this, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has affirmed Khelif’s right to compete, highlighting her lifelong status as a female athlete in...