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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

My mom, the cult leader: She told us what to wear, when to pray, how we would have sex. We were prisoners'

Sarah Green's realization of her mother's abusive actions in their religious community led to her questioning the beliefs she was raised with.
fromQNS
7 months ago

Can Queens' food scene thrive with both trucks and restaurants?

The street is filled with rows of shops and restaurants, along with food carts, street vendors and food trucks along the avenue. The almost-but-not-quite the weekend lag leaves hungry commuters faced with another choice to make throughout their day.
Food & drink
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Why are St George's flags being put up in some areas and why is it controversial?

St George's and Union Jack flags have appeared and been removed in parts of Birmingham and Tower Hamlets amid controversy over their political implications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Rightwingers warn of another blaze of summer riots in Britain but they're the ones striking the match | John Harris

The term 'tinderbox' has evolved into political shorthand for describing any situation supposedly on the brink of explosion, reflecting a growing narrative of social breakdown.
UK politics
Digital life
fromRoughMaps
7 months ago

10 Things Locals Hate About Digital Nomads & 10 Things They Like - RoughMaps

Digital nomads can create challenges for locals through their lifestyle choices and behaviors.
US politics
fromPoynter
8 months ago

The fracturing of American communities: How polarization is reshaping local life - Poynter

Political polarization and Christian nationalism are reshaping American community interactions and governance.
Coffee
fromFood Drink Life
8 months ago

Coffee shop culture crumbles as remote workers treat cafes like offices

Coffee shop culture is shifting from casual gathering spaces to work zones as remote workers occupy them for extended periods.
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fromTechCrunch
9 months ago

Bluesky backlash misses the point | TechCrunch

Investor Mark Cuban expressed concern that replies on Bluesky have turned increasingly hateful, suggesting that users now often resort to extreme labeling of dissenters, which may push users back to X.
Social media marketing
Online Community Development
fromThe Walrus
10 months ago

The social impact of online gaming in Canada | The Walrus

Online gaming significantly influences Canadian culture, affecting social dynamics and necessitating understanding of its implications for balance in gaming.
Player engagement patterns in online gaming reflect diverse motivations, from leisure to competition, indicating a complex community landscape.
fromPortland Mercury
10 months ago

The TRASH REPORT: Gossip is Yummy

"Politics are Salty: recent events reveal the dramatic interplay between Trump and Canada’s PM Carney, showcasing how food-themed humor can highlight larger socio-political narratives."
NYC food
Podcast
fromDefector
11 months ago

Lit Up On Bleep Island | Defector

Small towns on remote islands amplify social dynamics, creating intense community interactions and conflicts.
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