Is Gender Segregation in Sports Necessary?
Source: How We Get to Next
Writer Alice Sanders argues that gender integration of sports teams would benefit society.
Culture & Society
Is The Declaration Of Independence Based On A Lie?
Source: Forbes
Former political science professor and writer Tom Lindsay argues that the Declaration of Independence’s claim that “all men are created equal” wasn’t meant to reflect society at the time, but what it could be.
The fading of the teen summer job
Source: Pew Research Center
A 2015 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that fewer and fewer teenagers have been working summer jobs over the past several decades. What are the reasons for this trend?
Middle schoolers navigate transitional tween years
Source: The Mercury News
In this article, middle school kids share their thoughts on what it’s like to be a “tween” and give advice for navigating this sometimes awkward phase.
Newest Immigrants Assimilating as Fast as Previous Ones, Report Says
Source: The New York Times
In September of 2015, the National Academies published a report that explored how immigrants fit into American society. The study applied current research to try to clear up common misconceptions, including the idea that immigrants frequently commit crime. Read this article to learn about the report’s findings.
Do You Believe in Magic?
Source: The New York Times
Why would the citizens of the small town depicted in “The Lottery” persist in the ritual the story describes? It’s human nature to cling to superstitions.
Rings, dwarves, elves, and dragons: J.R.R. Tolkien’s Old Norse influences
Source: University of the Highlands and Islands
J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpieces of fantasy, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, sprang from the rich storytelling traditions of the far north.
Richard and Mildred Loving Interview
Source: History vs Hollywood
Like Romeo and Juliet, Richard and Mildred Loving married despite overwhelming opposition to their relationship. But this mild-mannered Virginia couple’s love changed the law of the land. Watch an interview from the time of their Supreme Court victory.
Police geese: A Chinese crime-fighting plan isn’t quite as ridiculous as it sounds
Source: Quartz
Fighting crime isn’t just for dogs. Learn about another animal that can be trained to stop “fowl” deeds.
The night I helped my mother escape North Korea
Source: The Guardian
Read an excerpt from the memoir of a woman who managed to escape from one of the most repressive regimes in the world. In this passage, she helps her mother escape while her brother faces a difficult choice.