The Problem With Volunteer Tourism
While it might seem like a way for people to spend money and do some good, is it really the best way to enact any meaningful change?
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Bad Economic News Linked to Harsh Parenting
New research finds that anxiety caused by the 2008 economic crash led many mothers to switch to a less-nurturing parenting style.
The Most Hated American Soccer Team Plays in Germany
A tiny village team is now playing in the top level of German soccer—and nobody is happy about it.
Are the Protests in Brazil Due to Falling Inequality Levels?
The Brazilian middle class is bigger than ever, and that's why they're so fed up.
Forget Gold and Bitcoin: Kissing Is the New Currency
A cafe in Australia let's you buy a coffee with a kiss. Maybe they're on to something.
Is Your Greek Yogurt Destroying the Earth?
The production of greek yogurt creates acid whey, which can be toxic to the environment.
Rural Talent Migration
One option for addressing talent shortages in rural America, which makes up about 90 percent of the country.
Things Aren’t Looking So Good for the Graduating Class of 2013
How are young adults coping with a weak job market?
How the Trailer Park Could Save Us All
A healthy, inexpensive, environmentally friendly solution for housing millions of retiring baby boomers is staring us in the face. We just know it by a dirty name.