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The Words That Shaped Us: Remembering Gloria Steinem Beyond the March When we reflect on the incredible life of Gloria Steinem , who passed away at the age of 92, the headlines naturally rush to recount decades of relentless political campaigning. Yet , focusing solely on the marches and legislation misses the deeper canvas where she truly transformed society: the arts, media, and language itself . Steinem was, above all else, a writer, an editor, and a cultural architect who fundamentally altered the way humanity talks about women . Her truest legacy lives in print and performance. Long before she became a household name , Steinem was shaping culture through her work in journalism and publishing. She helped create New York magazine and went on to co-found Ms . magazine in 1972, creating vital, independent spaces where women’s stories, art, and realities were told on their own terms. Her impact on the cultural landscape was so profound that it spilled over into the perform...

School Communication Device Restrictions: A Complex Security Debate The 2025-2026 school year has brought sweeping changes to student device policies across multiple states. Ohio now requires all school districts to adopt policies prohibiting cell phone use during instructional time by January 1, 2026, while New York has become the largest state to implement statewide bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in K-12 schools. NYC Public Schools has expanded its ban to include internet-enabled devices such as tablets and smartwatches. These policies emerge during a period of heightened concern about school safety and emergency communication . The debate centers on a fundamental question: How do schools balance educational focus with emergency preparedness and family communication needs? The Emergency Communication Perspective Parents and students raise legitimate concerns about device restrictions in light of ongoing security challenges in educational environme...