SOCIAL JUSTICE

Sep 16 2025POLITICS

Finding Common Ground: Healing Divides After Tragedy

After the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, many people are talking about how to fix the deep divides in the U. S. Some leaders, like Governors Cox and Newsom, and commentator Ezra Klein, stressed the importance of respectful discussions. They praised Kirk's approach to debate and urged people to keep engaging with different viewpoints. But in today's world, where socia...

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Aug 09 2025EDUCATION

Medical Schools and Social Media: A Look at Their Role in Fighting Inequality

Medical schools have a big job. They need to help fix unfair treatment in healthcare. They can do this by talking about social justice online. Social media is a great place to reach lots of people. One way to understand this is through something called critical consciousness. This means seeing unfairness in society and doing something about it. Researchers wanted to...

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Jul 01 2025OPINION

The Billionaire Bash That Sparked a Debate

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez tied the knot in Venice, Italy. Their wedding was a grand affair. It had many famous faces. Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, and Tom Brady were there. The Kardashians, Oprah, and Ivanka Trump also attended. Many guests flew in on private jets. This raised eyebrows. Venice is a city at risk from rising sea levels. The wedding had local p...

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Jun 15 2025POLITICS

Colorado's Massive Protests: A Day of Resistance Against Current Policies

Across Colorado, thousands of people took to the streets on a Saturday in June 2025. They were united by a common goal: to protest against the policies of the Trump administration. This was one of the largest demonstrations since the social justice protests of 2020, sparked by the death of George Floyd. People gathered in more than a dozen locations across the s...

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Jun 05 2025EDUCATION

Cultivating Leaders: A Fresh Approach to Education

The Leadership Tree Model is a unique way to think about developing leaders in schools and colleges. It's based on ideas that promote fairness and social justice. The goal is to create learning spaces where everyone feels included and can think deeply about what they're learning. This model sees leadership as something that happens between people, not just from one p...

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Apr 09 2025SCIENCE

Public Opinion on mRNA Vaccines and Genetic Tech: What Americans Think

The world of genetic science is vast and complex. It includes things like genetic testing, gene editing, and biobanking. These topics are not just about science. They also bring up important ethical, legal, and social questions. The National Institutes of Health is very interested in these questions. They have a major program dedicated to studying them. A tool calle...

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Mar 23 2025POLITICS

Brexit's Hidden Impact: Women in Northern Ireland's Fight for Fairness

Northern Ireland stands as a unique example of a region grappling with the aftermath of conflict and the consequences of Brexit. The focus here is on how Brexit has affected women in Northern Ireland, highlighting the broader issues of social justice and gender equality. Brexit has brought about significant changes, but its effects on women in Northern Ireland are o...

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Mar 05 2025EDUCATION

Breaking Barriers: How Media Empowers BIPOC Voices in Higher Education

Imagine a world where everyone's story is heard and valued. That's the power of media praxis, especially for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in higher education. These platforms are more than just tools; they're gateways to empowerment and leadership. Think about it. When BIPOC students, faculty, and staff share their experiences, they're not ...

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Feb 19 2025EDUCATION

Kids and Fairness: How Children Tackle Inequality

Imagine a world where kids have the power to fix unfair systems. That's exactly what a recent study explored. Researchers wanted to see how children handle inequality. They created a game where kids could move resources around. The resources were divided into four categories: basic needs like food and homes, public services like schools and hospitals, luxury items li...

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Jan 22 2025EDUCATION

Nine-Year-Old's Speech: America's Heart is in Trouble

Deon Harris, a fourth grader from Dallas, surprised everyone at the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition. He declared that if Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today, he'd say America is suffering from heart failure. Deon argued that people aren't following King's legacy of love and peaceful living, which is hurting our country. He said, "Heartlessness has...

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