When it comes to politics, neurodivergent and the LGBTQ community, which for some are both, we barely get any safety from the people who disagree with the LGBTQ lifestyle or the quirkiness of a neurodivergent person. To survive everyday life, a neurodivergent person masks to not be seen as inappropriate or unacceptable. Most jobs do […]
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Man Slashes 3 With Machete at Grand Central and Is Killed by Officer
In New York on Saturday morning, police shot and killed a man who was wielding a knife on the subway platform at Grand Central Station. The subject, who was identified by police as 44-year-old Anthony Griffen, boarded the 7 train Saturday morning, arriving a short time later at Grand Central, where he stabbed an elderly […]
Comfort Isn’t Lazy—It’s Survival
For me and probably millions of other people with autism, comfort is very important. When we are forced to wear things that we don’t want to, such as a dress to a wedding, a school uniform, or just a nice dress shirt for a nice occasion, it can be a sensory nightmare. Tags, uncomfortable fabric, […]
Why The Sims 4 Still Does More for Queer Identity Than Most AAA Games
The Sims series has always let players dress a character how they want and be with either gender, regardless of the gender of the character they made is. Now, for Sims 4, players, you can make a male character appear pregnant, and a female character can be the “father.” Which is great especially for the […]
Why Sports Shouldn’t Get More Funding Than Arts and Music
In school, whether it be grade school, high school, or even university, sports have always gotten all the funding that the school gets. Sports get fundraisers, donations from the more wealthy parents, and state funding to help buy things like uniforms, gear for protecting the players, and snacks for the concessions. Also, when they have […]
The Locker Room Was Never Built for Autistic Athletes
The smells, noises, and social pressure of being an autistic athlete are only the start of it. In high school, just during PE, I felt awkward changing in front of people, the smell of sweaty bodies made me nauseated, and the social pressure to “try my best” made me feel like I had to “mask” […]
How the Americans with Disabilities Act Protects Neurodivergent Individuals and Why it’s Important
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which started in 1990, is probably one of the most important acts for Neurodivergent individuals. It protects them from discrimination in all areas of life, including schools, jobs, and other public places such as parks, restaurants, and transportation. So why is it important? In the past, we didn’t have the […]
As Artemis II Heads Back to Earth Today, Crew is Staking Their Lives on the Heat Shield
When Artemis II returns to Earth on Friday, it will hit the atmosphere at about 75 miles above the Pacific Ocean at around 24,000MPH, which is fast enough to fly from Los Angeles to New York in about 6 minutes. The temperatures will climb to about 5,000 degrees, which is about half as hot as […]
How Music Helps Us Do Household Chores
Anytime I am doing anything boring, such as taking a walk or doing household chores, I always have to have my favorite music in my ears. I had a job once, where I cleaned a hospital, and when it got quiet, and the visitors went home, I had music in my ears. I would be […]
Why Sports Should Be More Neurodivergent Friendly
Sports can be a challenge to anyone, especially those who are not as athletic or need assistance. When I was in school, I was always the last one picked for a team. I couldn’t focus on the game, and most of the time, I would be just playing in the grass or spinning in circles. […]
Why It Is Okay For Transgender Individuals To Use Their Transitioning Bathrooms
Transgender individuals using a bathroom of their affirmed gender has been a controversial topic for many. I mean, some people think that a transgender person is not real, and that they want attention or something else. Transphobia is a thing, and it just doesn’t make sense to me personally. I never understood being afraid of […]
Kids’ Menus are an Autistic’s Haven
My whole life, I’ve been told I’m picky, and before I learned about aversion to certain textures, I agreed. After I was diagnosed, I learned I didn’t like the texture of the food. From the slimy textures of bananas to the sponginess of cake, and my list goes on. Even as an adult, when I […]
