IDIC: Chatting About Food

Greetings STARFLEET, Food is essential for life, yet everyone has different diets. These differences can become a point of contention quickly, especially if…

IDIC: Recognizing Invisible Disabilities

Greetings STARFLEET, This week in the IDIC discussions, let’s examine the idea of disability. Some disabilities have physical manifestations, like multiple sclerosis, that…

IDIC: What We Think We Mean

Greetings STARFLEET, Continuing our IDIC series, today we’re talking about meaning what you think you mean. See, it’s not enough to mean well…

IDIC: Sexist Terms in Everyday Speech

Greetings STARFLEET, Language and society co-evolved, and the language we use today reflects that. That’s why sexism is prevalent in everyday speech in…

IDIC: When is Concern Bad?

Greetings STARFLEET, Today’s post is all about concern. Usually, showing concern is a positive thing, and we want to show it. For example,…

IDIC: Ableism in Everyday Speech

Greetings STARFLEET, In light of recent events, we’re continuing our series on IDIC. STARFLEET is committed to being a welcoming, discrimination-free organization. If…

IDIC: Why Language Changes

Greetings STARFLEET, In light of recent events, there will be a series addressing how language works with IDIC. IDIC is short for Infinite…