While coming out is empowering, being forced to do it defeats the compelling nature of this act.
Tag: 25 Cents’ Worth
As nepotism babies bask in the opportunities provided by their undeniable privilege, they pose seemingly unfair advantages over those born without such connections.
This holiday season is abundant with delicious food and thoughtful presents, but may also be rife with insensitive comments from the people you love the most.
The average celebrity is no stranger to endless declarations of love; but how much of a star is really for their fans to have and to hold?
There is a certain satisfaction that comes with seeing your rivals under distress—but when applied in the political sphere, this feeling becomes more of a detriment to society.
As the girlboss trend escapes social media, one questions if this is a new leap for feminism or a patriarchy-induced delusion.
While apologies acknowledge one’s errors, it should not be used as a substitute for accountability.
“May ballet pala sa Pilipinas?” (Does ballet exist in the Philippines?) Such is a question often posed by Filipinos when thinking about the Philippine dance scene. And it is one that Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Ballet Manila founder and artistic director, hopes to answer—a barrier and a notion that she and many other local ballet enthusiasts strive…
To many people, the New Year season means a fresh start, with everyone seemingly enveloped by newness and change. Anything seems possible at this time of year, as the fireworks and horns usher in the clean slate that everyone looks forward to. A New Year’s resolution that many have in common is hitting the gym…
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The clown conundrum
When one ponders about the prospect of a clown flick, the first genre that comes to mind would be that of horror. Instead of a mascot greeting you at the door as you order a burger, or a jolly, makeup-clad man in a circus, a defining representation of clowns in many people’s minds is that…