Teens around the world are lonelier than a decade ago. The reason may be smartphones.
Source: Washington Post
Read about how smart phones and social media impact the social lives of teens.
Culture & Society
US women dominated medal count at Tokyo Olympics in ways they’ve never done before
Source: USA Today
Learn about women’s outstanding achievements in Olympic games past and present.
Research finds gender differences in fear, risk perception during COVID-19
Source: Augusta Free Press
Researchers have discovered that COVID-19 fears tend to be split along gender binary lines.
Extreme Dining in the Gilded Age
Source: National Women's History Museum
| Wealthy Americans of the Gilded Age often indulged in extravagance—even when hosting dinner parties. This short article features important dinner etiquette for hosts and guests, and even includes a menu. |
How radical gardeners took back New York City
Source: Vox
Watch the video to learn more about the positive effects greenscapes have had in New York City.
A person or a thing? Inside the fight for animal personhood
Source: National Geographic
Happy the elephant is in the middle of a monumental court case with far-reaching consequences.
The past is the past? How slavery still benefits white Americans
Source: Work in Progress
A sociologist shares the results and repercussions of an in-depth data analysis.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Source: Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage month begins September 15th. Peruse the list of videos featuring Hispanic history, culture, music, and more!
Coronavirus: How can society thrive post-pandemic?
Source: BBC
How has COVID-19 affected our connections with one other? What other questions should we be asking about how society should move forward from the pandemic? Click this link to read what a diverse group of experts think.
Born in the USA: The Chinese Immigrant Son Who Fought for Birthright Citizenship
Source: History
In an important U.S. immigration law milestone, Wong Kim Ark sued the U.S. government to recognize birthright citizenship for children of immigrants. Read the remarkable story here.