Dr. Seuss Analyzed for Political, Social Effects
From there to here, from here to there, researchers find that Dr. Seuss is — in political, social, psychological and even business terms — everywhere.
Browsing Tag
March-April 2011
17 posts
The Invisible Hate Crime
Hate crimes against people with disabilities are widespread and often involve extraordinary levels of sadism. The first step in combating these shameful incidents is an acknowledgment that they exist.
Search Dogs Seeking Fake Disasters to Sniff
The canine-handler teams produced by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation are the gold standard in their field. All the foundation needs now are some fake disasters the dogs can sniff.
Life in Prison Begins at 16
The PBS documentary "Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story" asks the question: Who is responsible when family and society so fail a promising child that she turns to prostitution and murder in her teens?
Protecting the Child Beggars of Senegal
When they beg for alms, are Senegalese "talibés" supporting Quranic schools — or being exploited? The government begins a fitful program of regulation.
Foreign Aid for a Frugal Age
There are international development programs that actually do help the world's poorest people. Dean Karlan can show you the proof.
Circumcision: The Surgical AIDS Vaccine
Circumcision helps prevent HIV infection. Why would AIDS-ravaged San Francisco even think of banning this proven, safe procedure?