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2 months ago | 
upressonline.com | Sophia Rodriguez
With a new season coming up, Florida Atlantic University baseball players and head coach John McCormack shared insights on the team’s preparation and the upcoming challenges in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) at a media conference on Jan. 28. The Owls concluded last season with a 28-29 record and were defeated 13-1 in the semifinals of the AAC tournament by Tulane University.
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2 months ago | 
thepinktimes.com | Sophia Rodriguez
Thailand has long been seen as a beacon of LGBTQ acceptance in Asia, yet marriage equality was far from inevitable. For years, activists like Ann “Waaddao” Chumaporn, a key figure behind Bangkok Pride, fought an uphill battle against social conservatism, political stagnation, and legal discrimination. Despite the country’s famed “mai pen rai” (no big deal) attitude, institutional bias remained a roadblock. The struggle was not just about legal recognition but about shifting public perception.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
brokeassstuart.com | Sophia Rodriguez
by Sophia Rodriguez, ChalkbeatThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters“What if I go home and my parents aren’t there?”Those were the words of a fifth grader to his teacher. The teacher told me that she fears what’s ahead for her students living in immigrant households, as the new Trump administration promises mass deportations that could impact millions of youth.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
chalkbeat.org | Yesenia Robles |Catherine Carrera |Alex Zimmerman |Sophia Rodriguez
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. As reports spread Tuesday that schools are no longer off-limits for immigration enforcement action, school leaders in the Denver metro area had just shared plans for how to respond if immigration agents show up at schools. DSST, the local charter school network with schools in Denver and Aurora, shared its plan with families last week.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
chalkbeat.org | Catherine Carrera |Alex Zimmerman |Sophia Rodriguez |Julian Shen-Berro
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Mediation in the legal battle to fix New Jersey’s segregated schools could conclude in February, marking a pivotal moment in the case after more than a year of closed-door talks to find common ground on remedies, court documents show.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
nepc.colorado.edu | Christopher Saldana |Sophia Rodriguez |Jacob Kirksey
Share Share on Bluesky Why is Facebook not here? Why is Twitter not here? Share on LinkedIn Permalink Email January 16, 2025 | Season: 5 | Episode: 5 University of Wisconsin‑Madison Assistant Professor Christopher Saldaña interviews Sophia Rodriguez and Jacob Kirksey about how changes in immigration policy affect students, families, and educational communities. Transcript Please note: This transcript was automatically generated.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thepinktimes.com | Sophia Rodriguez
In a nation where homophobia is not just pervasive but codified, Chukwuebuka Ibeh’s debut novel, Blessings, emerges as a bold act of defiance. The novel, centered on a young man’s struggle for identity and love under Nigeria’s anti-gay laws, reflects both a deeply personal narrative and a universal challenge to oppressive norms. I basically shut my doors and wrote from morning till evening … nothing else matteredIbeh’s journey began in Port Harcourt, where stories shaped his upbringing.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
thepinktimes.com | Sophia Rodriguez
Meta’s decision to revise its hate speech guidelines has sparked significant backlash, particularly from LGBTQ advocates. The new policies, announced Tuesday, permit users to allege that LGBTQ individuals are mentally ill based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This change, part of a broader overhaul of content moderation practices, has drawn criticism for its potential to normalize harmful narratives against marginalized groups.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
thepinktimes.com | Sophia Rodriguez
In a contentious decision, members of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras narrowly voted against banning the NSW Police Force from marching in the annual parade. With a vote margin of 493 to 459, the resolution to bar uniformed officers until improvements in relations with the LGBTQIA+ community are demonstrated failed to pass, reflecting deep divisions within the community.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
thepinktimes.com | Sophia Rodriguez
A police raid at the luxurious S31 Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok led to the arrest of over 100 people during an alleged drug-fueled LGBTQ+ party. The event, which reportedly involved attendees primarily from the gay community, unfolded on the 20th floor of the hotel. Authorities seized substances including crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy, and ketamine, arresting those found in possession or under the influence.
