This Is What the First Amendment Really Means
Contrary to what many people believe, freedom of speech only applies to certain situations. Do you know what your First...
What Is “Doomscrolling”—and How Can You Stop the Cycle?
Up late reading bad news on your phone again? Here's how to stop the unhealthy habit of doomscrolling.
12 Things That Could Get You Banned from a Plane
From major news stories to first-person accounts, here are some real reasons people have been barred (or almost barred) from...
How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine at Walmart
Walmart is just one of many retailers that will be offering COVID-19 vaccines. Learn how the process works and what...
The Root of Society’s Obsession with Controlling Black Hair
From the Tignon laws and Madame C.J. Walker to the CROWN Act of 2020, let's look back to build a...
12 Common Examples of Microaggressions—and How to Respond to Them
Not sure what a microaggression is? We asked experts to share some common microaggression examples and tips on what to...
Why It Took Me Over 25 Years to Finally Embrace My Latinx Identity
It took walking away from a "dream" job and leaving the United States in 2015 for me to finally embrace...
12 Most Stylish Face Masks You Can Buy Online
Great looking face masks are this year's must-have fashion accessory.
This Is What Institutional Racism Actually Means
It's so much more than dirty looks and a nasty N-word. Institutional racism is a racial caste system that continues...
How Astronaut Scott Kelly Wards Off Feelings of Isolation
The pandemic is taking a serious toll on our mental health. Here are a few tips on surviving this crazy...
13 of the Most Bizarre Events of 2020 (That Have Nothing to Do with the Pandemic)
This year has been exhausting—and really weird.
15 Words and Phrases That Perfectly Defined 2020
It has been a year unlike any other—and that has spurred the use of new words and resurrected old ones...
10 Best Neck Gaiters for Coronavirus Protection
Some neck gaiters can be safe and effective face coverings for coronavirus protection if worn correctly. Here are some of...
What Airlines Losing Money Could Mean for You
Airlines have been hemorrhaging money in recent months, another casualty of COVID-19. The U.S. government has bailed them out repeatedly...but...
30 Statistics That Show the Undeniable Reality of Structural Racism in America
Want proof that racism infiltrates every level of American society? Easy. Just look at the numbers.
11 Shortages We’re Likely to See This Winter Because of COVID-19
Earlier in the year, it was hard to find things like toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Now, as we head...
Here’s What Happens If a President Won’t Leave Office
It's more complicated than you might think.
10 Everyday Examples of the Glaring Reality of White Privilege
Chances are, if you're tired of hearing about White privilege, you've probably spent a lifetime benefiting from it.
12 Ways Coronavirus Changed How We Shop Forever
It's made a difference in both what we buy and how we buy it.
11 Signs You May Have Already Had COVID-19
You felt lousy, you had trouble breathing—did you have COVID-19? Here's what the experts say you should look for if...
What Would Happen If the U.S. Stopped Minting Coins?
The global pandemic has led to a coin shortage in the United States. But why do we need coins at...
18 Positive Ways the World May Change After Coronavirus
There are some surprising silver linings to the devastation of the COVID-19 crisis.
How the Pandemic Changed My Bucket List
COVID-19 has forced practically every person around the globe to change their long- and short-term plans.
My Parents Are Racist—Here’s How I Deal With It
It took me years to realize that growing up in pre-apartheid South Africa explains my parent's racism but it doesn't...
Raising Prices During a State of Emergency: What’s Legal and What’s Not?
Concerned about price gouging during a pandemic? Find out about the definition, dangers, and laws—or lack thereof.
8 Red Flags Voter Suppression Is Happening in Your Area—And How to Make Sure You Can Cast a Vote
Voter suppression is almost as old as America itself. Here's how to resist it in 2020.
Here’s How Much the Coronavirus Is Costing the World (So Far)
Millions remain out of work, industries are losing billions, and that's just the beginning.
What Happens to Birds in a Hurricane?
Find out how powerful hurricanes impact songbirds, seabirds and more, and learn how you can help in the aftermath.
