Paulus van Horne

August 08, 2016

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.

Culture

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

The World

July 28, 2016

Ostinato Record's newest compilation brings together two decades of Haitian grooves from a pivotal time in the island's musical history.

Environment

Newcastle University cuts its ties to coal

The World

July 26, 2016

In the city once synonymous with coal, Newcastle University has pledged to divest from all holdings in "thermal coal" companies to help in the fight against climate change.

Culture

How an Australian musician evokes the southern roots of the blues

The World

July 06, 2016

Meet C.W. Stoneking — an Australian who has put his own spin on the blues.

Culture

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

The World

June 21, 2016

"In Spanish, the masculinized version of words is considered as gender-neutral. I don't think its appropriate to assign masculinity as neutral when it isn't."

Music

Chilean musician uses club beats to give queer people more visibility

The World

June 15, 2016

"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."

Global Politics

How Swedes view Clinton's presumptive nomination

The World

June 08, 2016

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.