Common 19th-Century Arguments Against Women’s Suffrage, Neatly Refuted
Source: Slate
Take a look at this pamphlet from 1866. In it the author gives common arguments against affording women the right to vote and then refutes each one.
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Should I let my child take more risks?
Source: The Guardian
Parents understandably want to protect their children from harm. But should they loosen the reins?
Welcome to the World’s Nicest Prison
Source: CNN
Is the purpose of prison to punish or to reform? John D. Sutter highlights a controversial Norwegian prison that doesn’t feel like a prison at all—because its aim is not taking away freedom but instead creating good neighbors.
Relationships Are More Important than Ambition
Source: The Atlantic
Imagine your classmates twenty years from now: Who will be happier—the friend who becomes a high-powered entrepreneur with a car to match, or the friend who chooses a modest lifestyle with time for friends and family? Learn why some people are more ambitious than others and whether ambition can make them happy.
The Orchestra Playing for Peace
Source: CNN
The World Orchestra for Peace brings together the best musicians from around the world to play in the spirit of peace and unity, even if that means the musicians are from warring countries. Learn about this remarkable group, and watch a video of its performance in Jerusalem.
To Gossip or Not to Gossip: That Is the Question
Source: Psychology Today
Some recent studies have shown that human beings are actually hard-wired to gossip, and that gossip serves a social function in helping us bond with others. But do the negative consequences of gossip outweigh the positive ones?
The 12 cognitive biases that prevent you from being rational
Source: io9
We may think we make our decisions in a rational way, based on the facts, but it turns out that our brains have other ideas.
Why Taking Breaks Will Help You Get More Work Done
Source: The Atlantic
Through this quick animation, discover why breaking up your work will make you more productive. Be sure to try out some of the tips for yourself!
Indian Country Diaries: Pow Wow Culture
Source: PBS
Pow wows are events in which Native Americans can express their cultural heritage through dance and foster a sense of community. Traditional pow wows have been around for hundreds of years, but a newer kind of intertribal event has become popular recently. Read about how the two forms coexist in today’s pow wow culture.
The Sea Women of South Korea
Source: The New Yorker
Read about the women in the South Korean island province of Jeju who make their living from diving to collect seafood from the ocean floor using no breathing equipment.