Author: Reece Glenny - Page 2

Adrienne Rich’s Lesbian Continuum: Redefining Female Relationships

May 21 2026 / LGBTQ+ History

Explore Adrienne Rich's 'lesbian continuum' and how it challenges compulsory heterosexuality by redefining female relationships beyond sexual acts to include solidarity, friendship, and historical woman-identified bonds.

Valerie Solanas and the SCUM Manifesto: Radical Theory, Shock, and Legacy

May 20 2026 / History & Culture

Explore the life of Valerie Solanas and her controversial SCUM Manifesto. This guide analyzes the radical feminist text, the shooting of Andy Warhol, and the ongoing debate over satire versus literal threat.

Digital Literacy and Pornography: Preparing Students for Online Realities

May 19 2026 / Health & Wellness

Explore how porn literacy equips teens to critically analyze online sexual content, separating fantasy from reality. Learn about evidence-based curricula, legal risks, and why traditional sex ed falls short in the digital age.

Constantine’s Conversion: How Christianity, Power, and Sexual Control Reshaped the Roman Empire

May 18 2026 / History & Culture

Explore how Constantine the Great's conversion to Christianity reshaped Roman law, merging imperial power with Christian sexual morality. Discover the legal changes regarding rape, celibacy, and marriage that defined the Constantinian shift.

Period Poverty and the Tampon Tax: Why Menstrual Products Should Be Tax-Free

May 17 2026 / Social Policy

Explore the realities of period poverty and the controversial tampon tax. Learn how these economic barriers impact health, education, and equity for menstruators in the US and globally.

Menstrual Moaning: Why Negative Talk Fuels Shame and How to Shift the Narrative

May 16 2026 / Health & Wellness

Discover how 'menstrual moaning' perpetuates shame and affects body image. Learn from psychologist Kate McHugh's research on shifting negative period talk to build confidence and reduce stigma.

The Declaration of Independence: Consent as Political Principle

May 15 2026 / History & Culture

Explore how the Declaration of Independence established 'consent of the governed' as the foundation of political legitimacy, tracing its roots from John Locke to modern human rights.

Solon’s Brothels in Athens: Taxation, Regulation, and Public Morality

May 14 2026 / History & Culture

Explore how Solon legalized and taxed prostitution in ancient Athens. Learn about the one-obol price, the pornikotelos tax, and how brothels funded temples like Aphrodite Pandemos.

PrEP: How Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Changed HIV Prevention Forever

May 13 2026 / Health & Wellness

Explore how Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) transformed HIV prevention. From daily pills like Truvada to twice-yearly injections like Sunlenca, learn about efficacy, costs, and access disparities.

Syphilis Through the Ages: Origins, Outbreaks, and Medical Debates

May 12 2026 / History & Archaeology

Explore the fascinating history of syphilis, from its mysterious origins in the Americas to the devastating European outbreaks. Discover how genetic evidence resolves centuries-old debates about the Columbian hypothesis.

What Is Consent of the Governed? The Core of Modern Democracy

May 11 2026 / Social Policy

Explore the meaning of consent of the governed, from John Locke's philosophy to the US Constitution. Learn how popular sovereignty shapes modern democracy and why your vote matters.

Constantine’s Reforms: From Private Wrong to Public Offense in Rape Law

May 10 2026 / History & Culture

Explore how Emperor Constantine transformed Roman rape law from a private family dispute to a public crime, reshaping women's rights and legal history.