IDIC: The Importance of Pronouns
Greetings STARFLEET, Continuing our IDIC discussions from the USS Battle Born, today we’re talking about pronouns. These are often contentious subjects, especially given…
IDIC: What is Gaslighting?
Today’s IDIC discussion is on a complex subject called gaslighting. Gaslighting happens, especially in the age of the internet when people can literally…
IDIC: What is Privilege?
Greetings STARFLEET, Balance is critical, and so is understanding privilege. That’s why for this week’s IDIC discussion, we’re going to examine the idea…
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: Why LGBT Has So Many More Letters Now
Greetings STARFLEET, Continuing our series from the USS Battle Born, today’s post is all about the different letters in LGBTQIA+, what they mean,…
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…