Literature has long been sounding the alarm about sexual violence in Hollywood
Billy J. Stratton, University of Denver
Recent revelations about Hollywood’s culture of sexual harassment and violence might come as a surprise to many Americans.
After all,...
What can be done about our modern-day Frankensteins?
What can be done about our modern-day Frankensteins?
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During the holidays, giving gifts to the dead can help you cope with grief
Jenna Drenten, Loyola University Chicago
Every December, my family decorates two Christmas trees: one for our living room and one for the cemetery, where my...
Who forced the cigarette companies to run those anti-smoking ads?
Stanton Glantz, University of California, San Francisco
You may have seen ads run by the big cigarette companies listing the dangers of smoking and...
The dangerous belief that white people are under attack
Clara Wilkins, Wesleyan University
In August, the Justice Department decided to investigate instances of bias against whites in university admissions. Since then, campuses have been...
Dreading conflict during the holidays? Let it go, let it go, let it go
Nicholas Joyce, University of South Florida
Every holiday season, families and friends convene to share affection, kindness and experience. In the ideal holiday atmosphere, one...
Why there’s no place like home for the holidays
Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College
While Christmas playlists often include cheesy favorites like “Rockin Around the Christmas Tree” and “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,”...
You (and most of the millions of holiday travelers you encounter) are washing your...
Michelle Sconce Massaquoi, University of Oregon
For my fourth-grade science fair project, I tested different soaps to see which ones were the most effective at...
