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GOP Lawmaker Who Condemned Trans People Guilty of Child Pornography

GOP Lawmaker Said Trans People “Harm” Children. He Just Pled Guilty To Child Porn Charges.

Well, where do we even begin with this one? It’s a story that, unfortunately, seems to fit a pattern. You see a political figure, in this case a GOP lawmaker, making a strong statement about the potential dangers some group poses to children. Then, not long after, they find themselves facing serious charges related to child pornography. It’s a stark example of hypocrisy, a clear case of someone projecting their own actions and desires onto others. It’s almost as if every accusation these folks make is, in reality, a confession.… Continue reading

African Union Calls for End to Mercator Map, Citing Distortion of Continent’s Size

The African Union (AU) is supporting a campaign to replace the widely used Mercator map with the Equal Earth projection to more accurately reflect Africa’s size and counter the false impression of its marginalization. The Mercator map distorts sizes, making areas near the poles appear larger while shrinking Africa and South America, influencing perceptions in media, education, and policy. The Correct the Map campaign, spearheaded by advocacy groups, is urging organizations to adopt the Equal Earth map, with the AU endorsing this effort as part of its goal to reclaim Africa’s rightful place on the global stage. This initiative calls for the adoption of the Equal Earth map by global institutions, with other regions like the Caribbean Community also supporting the move as a rejection of the Mercator map’s representation of power and dominance.

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