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There are 365 days in a year, which gives us 365 opportunities to recommend sapphic books for you to read! Each day we share a new holiday and recommend three sapphic books that tie into the day’s theme. Will it be lesbian sci-fi for National Science Fiction Day? Or maybe a sapphic office romance for Write a Business Plan month? Check back every day, because every day is special in its own way!
The right to free thinking is essential to democratic existence Everyone has thoughts they might not feel comfortable sharing with others, but the right to have them is something we should all celebrate. When it came time to choose three books to mark this festival, we turned to a theme that a lot of people […]
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Did you know the oldest mountain range, the Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa, is 3.6 billion years old? Mountains have been around a lot longer than humans have, which may be one reason they inspire awe. In 1838, a tradition began at Mount Holyoke College for classes to be canceled one day in early […]
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on this day in 1948 After the General Assembly of the UN proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it went on to become the most translated document in the world and has inspired countries and people around the globe to acknowledge the rights of all humans […]
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As you do your holiday shopping, thank a salesperson! From big box stores to boutiques, the people who help us find the things we want to buy are working extra hard this time of year. If you go to a store today, don’t forget to let your salesperson know you appreciate what they do. Today, […]
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For some people, attraction is gender blind Pansexual Pride Day celebrates those for whom attraction and romantic love may occur regardless of gender. Though the term itself dates back to 1914, it wasn’t used in its modern meaning until the 1970s. The term pansexual is similar to bisexual (and sometimes used interchangeably) but is more […]
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On this day in 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, drawing the United States into World War II Up until the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US had followed an isolationist policy that kept them out of the war. But after Japanese forces killed more than 2400 people and destroyed 330 planes and 19 ships in […]
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St Nicholas was the inspiration for Santa Claus! St Nicholas of Myrna was a Christian bishop in 4th century Greece who was best known for selling his possessions and giving money to the poor. The most famous story involves three young women whose father did not have the money for their dowries, so the bishop […]
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Without healthy soil, we wouldn’t have food! The UN General Assembly has declared December 5 World Soil Day, a day to recognize the importance of healthy soil in producing food. It’s also the birthday of the late King of Thailand, who was instrumental in championing this cause. (As a side note, King Bhumibol Adulyadej was […]
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Did you know humans are the world’s #1 invasive species? Throughout the history of our planet, humans have made our way to every continent and habitat. Today we reflect on the impact our use of resources has on our environment and what we can do to conserve wildlife instead of endangering it. Today we bring […]
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Let’s raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with disabilities People living with mental and physical disabilities are valued members of society and deserve equal opportunities for successful, healthy, and productive lives. The purpose of today is to celebrate the contributions made by people with disabilities and to increase our awareness of ways to […]
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