Critical race theory provides techniques to analyze U.S. history and legal institutions by acknowledging that racial problems do not go away when we leave them unaddressed. Critical race theorists are interested not just in studying the law and systems of racism, but in changing them for the better.
One of the challenges with teaching young people about the problems in the world, and motivating them to work on solving them, is the discouragement (or worse) that so many feel about the possibilities for lasting positive change.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will pay off all the past-due rent that accumulated in the nation’s most populated state because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a promise to make landlords whole while giving renters a clean slate.
I knew I could never bring myself to say to someone that I knew what they believed was wrong because I knew what I believed was right. Maybe I was just bad at religion. Or maybe I was on to something. In any case, I felt myself breaking with organized religion in favor of a more unique, personal, spiritual journey.
The climate crisis is ongoing. And, also, a bird is building a nest in the eaves outside my window. Come spring, there will be new birth. In shaky hands, I hold these two truths together.
For an unborn child, spina bifida, a birth defect in which the spinal cord fails to develop or close properly, is a devastating diagnosis. Until recently, doctors were unable to attempt to correct the condition until after the baby was born.
Rituals are an excellent way to infuse our lives with more awareness, meaning, connection, reverence, and ceremony. By helping us to focus, change our mindset, set an intention, and move forward, creating rituals allows us to experience more richness in life.
We all have heard details on how exercise improves musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic and other aspects of health. What you may not know is how this happens within the brain.
What if there were a way to harness the oceanic forces, waves, and currently to help clean up the seas? A potential solution for sustainable clean-up is harnessing oceanic forces through ocean power technology.
A bright moon hangs over the clear, terrestrial night sky permeated by winking stars, illuminating the town below with various hues of blue.
The lady slipper first activated my heart, as most of nature does, when I was least expecting it. This was just one of many lessons I would learn, starting with how to listen for the quality of her silent wisdom. Like every other creation, the lady slipper is a unique expression of divine intelligence.
Today's 70% support for same-sex marriage marks a new milestone in a trend that has pointed upward for a quarter of a century.
Experts agree that discussing climate change and modeling behaviors that reflect climate solutions are important. Exhibiting climate-positive behaviors such as energy conservation and avoiding single-use plastics carries value at all ages.
I felt stuck in a rut, but I was inspired to make a change. My body needed more love, attention, and activity. I needed a mentor and you'll never guess who it is!
A few months before Charlie came into our office, he handed a note to his mother with four simple words, “I am a boy.” Up until that point Charlie had been living in the world as a female.
Weather permitting, early birds will be in for a visual treat on June 10 when an annular eclipse will be viewable in greater Boston.
The Supreme Court issues ruling affirming the sovereignty of American Indian tribes. This decision affirms the authority tribes have on tribal lands, and acknowledges the vital role that tribal governments play in keeping their communities safe.
As more and more people around the world are getting vaccinated, one can almost hear the collective sigh of relief. But the next pandemic threat is likely already making its way through the population right now.
Get the most out of your meditation - without falling asleep. William Bloom has been teaching and leading meditation for decades and has solutions to enhance your meditation experience.
Prince Harry has been refreshingly open about his mental health struggles for years, but in his new Apple TV docuseries on mental health, he's bringing the public into a therapy session with him.
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