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  Gender Equality & Feminism ___ By Leo Starlight INTRODUCTION Gender equality is the belief that all people, regardless of gender, should have the same rights, opportunities, and resources. Equal pay, equal representation in leadership positions, and equal access to education and health care are all part of this. Gender equality is a fundamental human right necessary for social, economic, and political advancement. Feminism: An Introduction Feminism is a movement that pushes for gender equality on social, political, and economic levels. It aims to confront and demolish patriarchal structures that have historically oppressed women and non-binary people. The feminist movement may be traced back to the late 18th century, when during the French Revolution, women began to seek equal rights and representation. The movement, however, has changed and grown over time, with numerous branches and interpretations. It is important to note that using feminist terminology or movements for pe...

  Panic, Pandemic, and the Fault in Our Mental Health ___ By Leo Starlight THE VIRUS WITHIN Emily had always been a cheerful person who liked her work and her friends and had a loving family, but everything changed when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. Her job as a nurse was considered essential, and she had to work long hours and was exposed to the virus every day. At first she was just tired, but soon her mental state started to deteriorate. She began to have nightmares about the virus and the people she couldn't save. She began to have hallucinations and saw the virus everywhere she went—on every surface and in every person. She could no longer sleep, and when she did, she was plagued by nightmares. She stopped going out, stopped talking to her friends and family, and became a recluse. Her family tried to reach out to her, but she refused to talk about what was happening to her because she thought it was all in her head. One day, as she was getting ready for work, she saw the vi...