"Whatcha-Sayin?" Highlights: Insightful Commentary on DEI Debates and Legal Outcomes
This week’s collection of insightful commentary, curated from the "whatcha-sayin?" section, delves into critical discussions surrounding the controversial cuts to humanities grants, the nuances of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)…
Bridgeport Police Shoot Black Man in the Back, Ambulance Diverted to Officer Experiencing "Mild Anxiety Attack"
The tragic shooting of Dyshan Best, a 39-year-old Black man, by Bridgeport Police Department officers last year has been further cast into a harsh spotlight by the findings of an…
Announcing The Winners Of The 8th Annual Public Domain Game Jam
The landscape of digital preservation and creative reinterpretation has been significantly enriched with the announcement of the winners of the 8th Annual Public Domain Game Jam. This year’s event, which…
The Gaming Like It’s 1930 Public Domain Game Jam Crowns Its Winners
The highly anticipated results of the latest "Gaming Like It’s 1930" public domain game jam have been officially announced, celebrating a diverse array of creative projects that ingeniously leverage public…
Fifth Circuit Reverses Course on Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law, Raising Constitutional Concerns
A significant legal shift has occurred regarding Louisiana’s controversial law mandating the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Initially, the Fifth Circuit Appeals Court upheld a lower…
New Mexico’s Proactive Measles Response Offers a Model Amidst Federal Inaction
The persistent challenge of measles outbreaks in the United States has highlighted significant disparities in governmental response, with states like New Mexico demonstrating effective public health strategies while others, particularly…
Minnesota Lawmaker’s Stand Against Age Verification Highlights Broader Concerns Over Online Censorship and LGBTQ+ Rights
The debate over online safety for minors has ignited a fierce discussion in Minnesota, centering on House File 1434 (HF1434), a proposed bill that aims to implement broad age-verification measures…
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s Proves Ineffective, Exacerbates Vulnerabilities
Three months after its implementation, Australia’s pioneering social media ban for individuals under the age of 16 is demonstrating a stark ineffectiveness, with new data revealing that the majority of…
Targeted Advertising Fuels Government Surveillance: How Your Location Data is Being Harvested and Used Without Warrants
The unsettling experience of encountering online advertisements that seem to possess an uncanny knowledge of our lives has become a common digital phenomenon. While often perceived as a mere annoyance…
The Unfolding Debate: AI Translation Sparks Controversy in Video Game Preservation
The digital age has ushered in an unprecedented era of information accessibility, yet this very progress is now the subject of intense scrutiny and debate, particularly within communities dedicated to…
















