Read this article to learn about a number of charitable organizations that are building “tiny homes” to help homeless people. Not only are the homes providing shelter, they are also helping to build a sense of community.
Tag Archives: Culture & Society
The “Lottery” Letters
The 1948 publication of Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery” in The New Yorker magazine inspired subscribers to send a record number of letters, nearly all of them negative. Why all the fuss? Book critic and author Ruth Franklin considers these responses and Jackson’s own reaction to them.
Civil Disobedience
Both Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. drew inspiration from the writings of Henry David Thoreau. Read the 19th-century work that lit the fires of both Indian independence and American civil rights.
Hour of Horror Forever Alters American Lives
Winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting, this analysis published on September 12, 2001, discusses how the previous day’s attacks might change day-to-day life in America.
Beyond Brown: Pursuing the Promise
Once upon a time, a seven-year-old girl named Linda Brown walked six blocks to a bus stop and then rode a bus to school, although another school was only seven blocks from her home. Check out this site to learn what happened when she tried to change schools—and succeeded.
How Money Is Made
Did you ever wonder how money is made? Browse this photo essay and watch the short video to see firsthand what making 25 million dollars a day looks like!
10 Supreme Court Cases Every Teen Should Know
The United States Supreme Court may seem very far removed from your everyday life, but its rulings really do matter to you. Learn about ten decisions that directly affect your school and home life.
The Full Nelson
As many athletes and fans know, sports can unify people who don’t have much in common otherwise. This article explains how Nelson Mandela used rugby and other sports to help unify the people of South Africa after years of racial segregation.
We Are Wired To Be Outside
Reporter Simon Worrrall talks to Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, about the postive effects of spending time in nature.
After Gun Control Marches, ‘It’ll Go Away’ vs. ‘We Are Not Cynical Yet’
After leading March for Our Lives protests across the country, student activists make plans for continued engagement on issues they care about.
Tim Ferriss: How the World’s Most Successful People Start Their Days
Taken from his book Tribe of Mentors, author Tim Ferris shares the morning routines of notable people.
Forgiveness May Harm Society
Ethics professor Arthur Dobrin argues that we must balance forgiveness with justice.
Why was Pink for Boys and Blue for Girls?
In PBS’s Origin of Everything web series, host Danielle Bainbridge explains how we came to associate pink as a color for girls and blue as a color for boys.
The art of 9/11
Tom Sutcliffe, who writes about the arts and media, examines artists’ struggle to make works relating to 9/11.
How technology and capitalism shaped America after the civil war
A critic from The Economist magazine reviews The Republic for Which It Stands, in which author Richard White outlines the politics and economics of the United States following the Civil War.
Teens post online content to appear interesting, popular and attractive, UCI study finds
Click this link to read about the findings of a study that surveyed teenagers about how they represent themselves on social media.
How to Develop a Work Ethic and Be an Amazing Employee
Do you know what it means to have a good work ethic? Read this article to get some advice on how to develop the habits and skills that will make you a valued worker in any field.
The Student Walkout Against Gun Violence, in Photos
Look at photos of student walkouts across the country as they protest gun violence.
Edible Cutlery
An Indian entrepreneur saw a way for a common consumer product to make the world a better place. Watch the promotional film to see how his idea was put into action and learn more about his success.
Five protest poets all demonstrators should read
Read about five poets who used poetry as a means of protest.