Are Romance languages becoming more gender neutral? · Global Voices

Languages reflect a divided society Image from Pixabay, under Pixabay License, remixed by Global Voices. In the coming months, Global Voices will explore non-binary language initiatives, initially known as “inclusive language”. This first collective story begins with an exploration of gender in Romance languages. Language can be seen as a formContinue Reading

Peter Tiel stood in front of screen displaying computer code.

In the 20th century, politicians’ views of human nature shaped societies. But now, creators of new technologies increasingly drive societal change. Their view of human nature may shape the 21st century. We must know what technologists see in humanity’s heart. The economist Thomas Sowell proposed two visions of human nature.Continue Reading

Thousands of Salvadorans endure COVID-19 without running water to wash their hands · Global Voices

Years of corruption and mismanagement have left their mark Screenshot from video of news channel EFE on Twitter, August 19, 2020. One of the most essential aspects of COVID-19 prevention is regularly washing your hands; however, hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans are facing COVID-19 without reliable access to water. According toContinue Reading