Schools Are Outdated. It’s Time for Reform
Outdated methods and over-emphasis on testing have ruined public schools. Paul Boyce on how to reform the system.
A Controversial Poem
Spaced-out poetry by David Fewster.
Google is Burying Alternative Health Sites to Protect People from “Dangerous” Medical Advice
For some physicians with unorthodox views, Google’s search engine algorithm has essentially ended traffic to their websites. Barry Brownstein writes.
Non-Profit Hospitals Are Making a Killing
How non-profit hospitals use their tax-free status to line their pockets.
How Our Culture Disempowers Teens
Rather than criticizing teenagers as lazy and in need of more control and structure, we should recognize the ways our culture infantilizes its teens. Kerry McDonald writes.
Densho’s Online Photo Collection: Occupation-Era Japan—and Japanese-American Internment
Ted Akimoto’s photos document the postwar occupation of Japan and Korea — and are free to use at Densho. Nevin Thompson writes.
How Can We Help the Hikikomori to Leave Their Rooms?
An increasing number of people are refusing to leave their homes, even their rooms. Emma Young delves into the phenomenon of hikikomori.
How France is Persuading its Citizens to Get Vaccinated
One in three French people think vaccines are unsafe, but across the country vaccine coverage is rising. Alex Whiting looks at how France is fighting back against vaccine skepticism.
The Dark Side of Skin Whitening
A desire for lighter skin tones is deeply entrenched in many parts of the world, but it comes with equally deep risks to health and society. Gideon Lasco writes.
