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What chess taught me about the differences between men and women

The Joyous Struggle • 335 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Society Psychology Equality Education
  1. Men and women are different, and these differences are reflected in chess aptitude, with implications beyond just biology or psychology.
  2. The gender question involves social, cultural, political, and historical factors, and the conversation must be navigated carefully.
  3. Chess aptitude differences between men and women are complex, with sociological explanations being compelling but not fully convincing.

The Facts, the Law, and Lincoln

steveinskeep • 294 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Justice Discrimination Equality Race Constitution
  1. Supreme Court opinions can have sharp exchanges, with justices revising and sharpening their arguments while responding to each other.
  2. Justice Thomas argues against considering race in admissions, emphasizing the importance of individual evaluation and the equal treatment mandated by the Fourteenth Amendment.
  3. Justice Jackson, on the other hand, focuses on historical racial disparities and advocates for holistic admissions programs that address inequality and consider race along with other aspects of identity.
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Don’t Lower the Ceiling, Raise the Floor

American Dreaming • 151 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Equality Equity Political Discourse Society Culture Wars
  1. Talk of equity is becoming more popular than the traditional American ideal of equality.
  2. Young people today are disillusioned with capitalism and liberalism, favoring socialism and heavy government spending.
  3. Instead of focusing on lowering the ceiling, we should aim to raise the floor to achieve true equality of opportunity.

The Advent of “Feather Alerts” is a Great Time to Reflect on How Racist Antiracism Has Gotten

I Might Be Wrong • 15 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Racism Equality Statistics Legislation
  1. California has implemented race-specific alert systems like Ebony Alerts and Feather Alerts, which raise questions about the approach to addressing racial disparities.
  2. The use of separate but equality-named systems like Ebony Alerts and Feather Alerts in California highlights flaws in current antiracist practices.
  3. Lawmakers embracing race-based thinking by passing the Ebony Alerts and Feather Alerts bills reflects a concerning trend of ineffective responses to racial disparities.

February 11, 2024

Letters from an American • 16 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
💾 History American history Civil War Equality Presidents
  1. Abraham Lincoln believed in the principle of equality and fought to preserve American democracy during a tumultuous period.
  2. Lincoln challenged the arguments that limited equality to certain groups by emphasizing the importance of equality before the law for all individuals.
  3. In the midst of the Civil War, Lincoln highlighted the critical need for the nation to uphold the values of equality and government of the people, by the people, for the people.

The LGB and the T

Year Zero • 21 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism Identity Equality History Social movements
  1. The LGBTQIA+ movement has evolved to focus on trans issues after initially advocating for gay marriage.
  2. There is debate within the LGBTQIA+ community regarding expanding the LGB acronym to include new categories like transgender individuals.
  3. Strategic and rhetorical tactics used in the gay rights movement have influenced the approaches of the transgender movement, particularly in areas like suicide, personal desires, and the decentering of biological sex.

5 Tough Women Who Debunk the Woke Narrative

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 10 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Film Equality Feminism Entertainment Gender
  1. Tough, gritty female characters have been present in films for a long time, debunking the notion that women were historically excluded from such roles.
  2. Characters like Laurie Strode, Ellen Ripley, Sarah Conner, Sidney Prescott, and Rose DeWitt Bukater showcase diverse forms of empowered women in cinema.
  3. Believable and multi-dimensional female characters in movies defy stereotypes, showcasing that women can excel in hero roles just like men.

Politicians, Hollywood Publicly Stand Behind Transgender Americans

The Washington Current • 19 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Transgender rights Public Figures Legislation Equality
  1. Prominent figures in politics and media are openly supporting transgender Americans despite challenges.
  2. President Biden and actress Drew Barrymore recently vocalized their support for the transgender community.
  3. Drew Barrymore featured trans activist Dylan Mulvaney on her talk show to elevate transgender voices.

Love letter to Wikipedia editor Agent 86

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Equality Society Careers History
  1. Wikipedia editing can be a complex process with rules and challenges, like dealing with page deletions and revisions.
  2. Gender bias is apparent on Wikipedia, with women editors facing obstacles and women's topics often getting less coverage.
  3. Promoting gender parity on Wikipedia by comparing pages of individuals of different sexes can help address biases and inconsistencies.