Paulus van Horne

Paulus is a former intern for The World In Words for Summer '16.

Paulus is a former intern for The World In Words for Summer '16. They are obsessed with noise music and environmental justice. Check out their work on Love+Radio's "Discarnate Rebel Angel" and their own experimental music podcast: Organized Noise.

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Introducing myself as 'they/them/their' at my workplace

What pronouns do you use? Have you ever been asked? Do you ask others their pronouns? This week on the podcast, we hand over the reins to our talented summer intern, Paulus van Horne, to share a very personal story about pronouns. In the spring of 2016, Paulus came out as non-binary at college, asking friends and teachers to use the gender neutral pronouns they/them/their. This summer at The World, Paulus came out for the first time at a workplace. This is their story.

Introducing myself as 'they/them/their' at my workplace
Tanbou Toujou Lou is the latest offering from Ostinato Records

A melting pot of global music, compiled from Haiti's past

A melting pot of global music, compiled from Haiti's past
An engraving by William Miller of Newcastle in 1832

Newcastle University cuts its ties to coal

Newcastle University cuts its ties to coal
C.W. Stoneking playing his electric guitar

How an Australian musician evokes the southern roots of the blues

How an Australian musician evokes the southern roots of the blues
Jack Qu'emi at home in Gainsville, FL

Writer Jack Qu'emi explains the meaning of 'Latinx'

Writer Jack Qu'emi explains the meaning of 'Latinx'
Alex Anwandter in Santiago, Chile.

Chilean musician uses club beats to give queer people more visibility

"Visibility is a very powerful weapon in these discussions. It's basically a performance of oneself. That is one of the most powerful things you can do, being proud of yourself and achieving visibility."

Chilean musician uses club beats to give queer people more visibility
Hillary Clinton arrives to speak during her California primary night rally held in Brooklyn. Clinton declared herself the Democratic Party nominee, saying she had made history as the first woman to lead a major party in a race for the White House.

How Swedes view Clinton's presumptive nomination

Hillary Clinton is set to be the first woman to head a major-party ticket in the United States. In Sweden, gender equality in politics isn't so novel — but there's never been a female head of state there, either.

How Swedes view Clinton's presumptive nomination
Phillip Sossou

Boston high school senior uses art to ease racial tensions

“I think it was just cool to see everyone together, to see something positive in the school.”

Boston high school senior uses art to ease racial tensions