A 2017 report by the United States Census Bureau explores how society’s definition of adulthood has changed over the last four decades. This article examines the findings of the report, including young Americans’ shifting attitudes about marriage.
Tag Archives: People
Where’s left to explore on Earth?
Seasoned adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes shares his ideas about where future explorers should focus their efforts.
A psychologist explains the limits of human compassion
Why do people sometimes seem to turn a blind eye to life-and-death calamities that affect hundreds, thousands, even millions of our fellow humans? It’s all in the numbers.
What Fear Can Teach Us
A bestselling author makes the connection between fear and storytelling.
‘Cajun Navy’ heads to Texas to aid Harvey rescues
When Hurricane Harvey devastated the Texas coast, a scrappy group of ordinary Louisianans rushed to help.
The Kurdish Project
The Kurds are a Middle-Eastern ethnic group without a country of their own. Find out more about who they are, where they live, and what obstacles they face.
Rowlett teen makes run for city council seat
It’s easy to feel that your voice isn’t heard when you’re not yet old enough to vote. One Texas teenager is taking the first opportunity he gets to make sure his ideas come across loud and clear.
The Science—and Art—of Taking Risks
This article offers tips for contructive risk-taking.
Total Failure: The World’s Worst Video Game
Read how former video game designer Howard Scott Warshaw turned failure into a career in which he helps others going through the same thing. Read or listen to the other articles in the “Total Failure” series for more stories of lessons learned.
Why American Cities Are Fighting to Attract Immigrants
Read about the efforts city officials across the country are making to welcome immigrants and why.
Wives are partly to blame for the fact that men won’t take ‘female’ jobs, professor says
This article examines why men may be hesitant to pursue traditionally-female jobs.
Why Aren’t American Teenagers Working Anymore?
Fewer teenagers are working summer jobs than in past decades. This article offers some explanations as to why.
After 75 Years, Anne Frank’s Diary Still Holds Lessons for Us All
This article considers what we can learn from Anne Frank’s diary and what might have been if Anne and her sister Margot had not died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
Most Students Don’t Know When News Is Fake, Stanford Study Finds
A 2016 study conducted by researchers at Stanford University found that the majority of middle and high school students surveyed were unable to evaluate the credibility of online news sources. Read to learn more about the study’s findings.
Am I rootless, or am I free? ‘Third culture kids’ like me make it up as we go along
In this article, a Finnish-Senegalese writer explains what it’s like having a complicated cultural identity. She likens the experience to wearing many masks.
Japanese ‘Prince’ Was Switched at Birth and Raised a Pauper
What happens when someone born poor is raised in wealth, and vice versa? Read about how the lives of two Japanese men shed light on how we succeed, or don’t.
Importance of cultural education—through the eyes of a former ROTC cadet
Read about why understanding and showing respect for local culture is especially important in a war zone.
Why do we make bad choices?
Not every decision is a good one. Why do we sometimes make the wrong choice, even though we know better?
At 81, Mary Oliver shares her spiritual journey in ‘Upstream: Selected Essays’
Read about the influences on the poet who wrote “The Journey” and her quest for a fuller understanding of what it means to be alive.
The Evolution of the Charity Run/Walk and the Road Ahead
Have you ever participated in a family fun run or charity walk? Today, the 5K run or walk is a pretty commonplace event around the world and all through the year. Where did the idea of running to raise funds begin and why are people drawn to this activity?