People with opposing political views may not find much to agree on, but it turns out that they share actual common ground in their appreciation of parkland.
Tag Archives: Culture & Society
First Amendment Center
Freedom of speech includes both rights and responsibilities. Find out how the First Amendment applies to students at this non-profit site.
Where would we be without George Washington?
George Washington retired shortly after the American Revolution and re-emerged on the political scene several years later. In this essay, historian Edward Larson emphasizes the significance of these actions and makes a connection to modern global revolutions.
A Fairy Tale Influence
In this interview, fairy tale author Jack Zipes discusses why fairy tales matter, who their audience is, and how they influence the horror genre.
About Mark Twain
Learn about Mark Twain’s life through this collection of texts, photos, illustrations, and other media.
Self-control, smells and how our spending is affected
Studies have shown how materialism, loneliness, and even smell affect how consumers spend money. As you read this article, think about your own decision-making when it comes to shopping.
How Much Sleep Are We Losing to Our Electronic Devices?
Did you know that most Americans sleep with some sort of electronic device in their rooms at night? Do you? Find out how this habit might be affecting your sleep.
What are the effects of isolation in the mind?
University of Chicago researchers have found that lonely people have less activity in the ventral striatum part of the brain, which is part of its reward center and is associated with learning.
A Volunteer Placement in Sri Lanka Changed My Life
A university graduate talks about the confidence and independence she gained through volunteering in Sri Lanka.
What Americans Can Learn From Other Food Cultures
Food joins people together within and across cultures. American food is slowly becoming more localized over time like French, Mexican, Chinese and Italian cuisine which is made from the produce of the region and with ingredients to hand at a particular season.
Countries Where Women Have Held Power, 1960 – 2020
Women leading nations may be relatively commonplace now, but that’s a fairly recent development. Dive into statistics about women as world leaders over the past half century.
Accept The Awkwardness: How To Make Friends (And Keep Them)
Want to know what you can do to make new friends and keep the ones you already have? Read this article for some expert advice.
Beyond the X — Rez Ball
Catch the excitement of “rez ball” and learn about what an important part of culture basketball is on Native American reservations.
Pow Wow in the Club: A New Spin on First Nations Music
A Tribe Called Red brings their heritage to the dance scene to raise awareness and bring people together. Watch the video to see how this music group shares aspects of their culture with the public.
Why does Amelia Earhart still fascinate us?
Amelia Earhart was a pioneer and flying icon for her achievement both in the air and on the ground. Read more about society’s continued fascination with her.
Are we living in a computer simulation? I don’t know. Probably.
Read the article to learn about how artificial our reality could be. Why play video games when you may be living in one?
Burger King’s plant-based Whopper gets glowing review – from a meat lobbyist
The burger wars are heating up as those in the meat industry realize the potential of lab-grown meat. Read more about why substitutes for traditionally farmed meat are gaining traction.
With slave ship Clotilda found, the work of healing a community begins
While the injustice of slavery can never truly be rectified, the discovery of a sunken slave ship brings hope that some form of justice can be found. Read more about how one African American community is trying to heal.
Extinction Rebellion’s Regenerative Culture as an alternative to self-care
Regenerative Culture looks at personal care under the lens of collective-care rather than self-care. Read more about the practice and its far-reaching effects.
Why are U.S. Supreme Court justices appointed for life?
Should Supreme Court justices be subject to term limits or do their lifetime appointments ensure they are free from outside influences? Read the editorial to learn more about Supreme Court justices.