Public Radio International gives some background to the United States’ separation of men’s and women’s bathrooms.
Author Archives: Anita Hacker
Environmental art is on the rise – with a little help from Leonardo DiCaprio
Read about the growing market for environmental art.
The risk and reward of sport
Columnist Timothy Boyle contemplates the risks of playing sports, even in the face of increasing awareness of their danger.
Politicians Should Make America Better for Parents by Thinking Swedish
Writer Lola Akinmade Åkerström argues that Americans should officially build outdoor sports and recreation into their schedules.
American Drama Transformed
This article examines playwright Eugene O’Neill’s impact on American theater.
Building the Transcontinental Railroad
View the photo gallery and read the captions for an overview of the settlers and workers affected by the transcontinental railroad. Explore the links on the left for more information on the topic.
Using data from social networks to understand and improve systems
Researchers at MIT are looking at how data collected from individuals and groups can be used for functions such as predicting sociopolitical change or measuring the effectiveness of policies in the developing world.
Reform the Nation’s Food System
Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio argues for farming and food reform and outlines steps government officials can take to ensure food quality and healthiness.
Two steps forward, one step back: how World War II changed how we do human research
The use of vulnerable humans in medical experiments during World War II led to the creation of a code of ethics and standards that continues to be loosely enforced.
Ai Weiwei – from criminal to art-world superstar
In this interview, Chinese protest artist Ai Weiwei reflects on his past work and talks about his current endeavors and outlook.
Gibson: Madison was no party animal
In this opinion piece, Bob Gibson, the executive director of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia, argues that James Madison serves as a unifying figure in a divisive political climate.
Peace Learning Center assists youth in conflict resolution
Read about an Indianapolis initiative to teach students how to resolve conflicts and ultimately create a more peaceful world.
What It Means to Live Life Working in the U.S. on a Visa
In an online art exhibit, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center explores the lives of individuals who have visas to work in the United States. Read the article for background and click “H-1B” in the first paragraph to access the artwork.
Robber barons and silicon sultans
This article compares the entrepreneurs of Silicon Valley to the Robber Barons of the Gilded Age.
A Masterly Emily Dickinson Movie
Film critic Richard Brody reviews a new biopic about poet Emily Dickisnson, who was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and lived most of her life there.
Where Girls Are Missing Out on High-School Sports
According to an analysis of data by the National Women’s Law Center, almost 4,500 public high schools in the United States have a large inequality gap between boys’ sports and girls’ sports. Read to find out where the problem is the worst.
The Civilian Experience in the Civil War
This essay describes the hardships faced by civilians during the Civil War.
Don’t Care About National Parks? The Park Service Needs You To
This radio piece reports on the National Parks Service’s effort to reach out to minority communities.
Uprooted
Read about what motivates radical environmental activists.
The Epidemic That Revolutionized Medicine And American Politics
In 1721, an outbreak of smallpox in Boston led to the introduction of inoculation, which created political division.