Author Archives: Anita Hacker

Holocaust Museum: Exhibit probes Berlin’s historic Olympics of 1936

Earlier this year, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center featured an exhibit that explored the controversial 1936 Olympic Games held in Nazi Germany.

Louis Pasteur: The man who led the fight against germs

Follow this timeline to learn about Louis Pasteur, who developed the process of pasteurization and several early vaccines. His “germ theory” led other scientists to discoveries in sanitation and sterilization.

An Emerging Entry In America’s Multiracial Vocabulary: ‘Blaxican’

Walter Thompson-Hernandez explores the multi-ethnic people of Los Angeles through research at the University of Southern California and through an Instagram account that features people of Mexican and black descent.

10 Things You May Not Know About Nathaniel Hawthorne

Did you know Nathaniel Hawthorne served as an American diplomat and had a daughter who has been proposed for sainthood? Learn these and more little-known facts about the famous author.

Are charter schools truly innovative? The answer can depend on your definition

As residents of Boston prepare to vote on the expansion of charter schools in their city, they examine the innovation and success of those that already exists.

From Bruce Springsteen to Tyson Fury, men are opening up about depression

A number of male celebrities have recently opened up about their mental health struggles, sparking conversations about male depression.

Does Philly, and not Boston, deserve credit as the Tea Party birthplace?

Read how citizens of Philadelphia also protested the British tax on tea.

Want to succeed in business? Then play high school sports

Two new studies have confirmed previous research that participating in youth sports positively impacts future success.

Reader View: The wilderness can handle bikes

Brent Bonwell, an advocate of the mountain biking community, argues that allowing mountain bikes in wilderness areas will expand access to more people, a stated goal of the Wilderness Society, and help volunteers and rangers maintain trails.

10 Ways to Raise Brave Girls

Caroline Paul, author of The Gutsy Girl, discusses how to instill a sense of daring into girls and why it’s important.

Edith Wharton: Why the Age of Innocence author is vanishing from New York City

Read this article to learn about what New York City streets looked like in the time of author Edith Wharton.

The Lost History: Help Us Find the Declaration of Sentiments

In this White House blog post, U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith outlines the importance of the Declaration of Sentiments, which called for the equal rights of women, and asks for tips from the public to find the historic document.

Why The Consumer Internet Of Things Is Stalling

Mike Farley, the CEO of a Silicon Valley-based company, argues that technology companies should focus on solving simple everyday issues in order to connect to consumers.

A democracy deficit plagues the US and the European Union

Philosopher David V. Johnson argues that increasing the number of House representatives would strengthen the connection to constituents and improve favorability ratings.

Aziz Ansari Goes to India

In this essay, actor and comedian Aziz Ansari contemplates his American and Indian identities.

Are Pit Bulls Really Dangerous?

Learn what dog bite statistics and analysis show about the danger of pit bulls.

The Native American Protests in North Dakota Are About More Than an Oil Pipeline

Writer Jared Keller argues that the protests of Native Americans and environmentalists against an oil pipeline in North Dakota signify a shift from warnings about the future impact of climate change to more immediate and personal consequences.