Empowerment
You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake?
You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake? According to research, 1 in 5 people who want to support marginalized groups experience the impostor phenomenon, feeling like they’re not good enough despite having the skills to be effective allies. The impostor phenomenon can lead to higher anxiety and […]
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The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction
The dystopian Pottersville in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is starting to feel less like fiction The author reflects on watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” for the umpteenth time, finding parallels between the film’s dystopian Pottersville and the current state of America. In Pottersville, George Bailey sees a dark reflection of his own life, where greed, […]
🏛️ Politics
Outside the West, the Kundalini tradition presents a model of the ‘divine feminine’ beyond binary gender
Outside the West, the Kundalini tradition presents a model of the ‘divine feminine’ beyond binary gender The Kundalini tradition presents a model of the divine feminine beyond binary gender, offering an escape from oppressive gender norms. In this tradition, Shakti is a divine feminine energy that manifests in the human body as the electrifying force […]
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How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities
How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities Autism rates are rising in the US, with 1 in 31 children diagnosed by age 8, up from 1 in 36 in 2023, according to the CDC. The diagnostic definition of autism spectrum disorder has expanded over time to include […]
🏥 Health
10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest
10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest Pro-democracy groups successfully organized large-scale protests across the US, demonstrating that “together we are choosing democracy,” despite GOP leaders’ attempts to discredit them. Democracies that have suffered setbacks vary widely, but practices used globally to fight democratic backsliding or topple […]
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Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human
Jane Goodall, the gentle disrupter whose research on chimpanzees redefined what it meant to be human Jane Goodall’s life journey serves as a model for changing the world without becoming negative or cynical. She was a pioneering animal behavior scholar who redefined what it means to be human through her research on chimpanzees. Goodall’s groundbreaking […]
🔬 Science
Why do bosses give more power to suck ups?
Why do bosses give more power to suck ups? Two new studies found that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. Researchers discovered that behaviors known as “challenging voice” (raising concerns) and “supportive voice” (encouraging […]
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Black teachers are key mentors for Philly high school seniors navigating college decisions
Black teachers are key mentors for Philly high school seniors navigating college decisions Black teachers play a crucial role in guiding Philadelphia high school seniors through the college decision process, providing inspiration, empathy, and culturally relevant insights that help students navigate this critical life transition. The underrepresentation of Black educators in the local teaching workforce […]
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Taylor Swift now owns all of her music
Taylor Swift now owns all of her music Taylor Swift has purchased the masters of her first six albums from Shamrock Capital for around $360 million, regaining control over her music. The deal was made possible by the success of her re-recorded Taylor’s Versions albums and The Eras Tour concerts, which helped to raise funds […]
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Lessons from El Salvador for US university leaders facing attacks from Trump
Lessons from El Salvador for US university leaders facing attacks from Trump Salvadorans participate in a procession on Nov. 14, 2015, to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the murder of the Rev. Ignacio Ellacuría, five other Jesuit priests and two employees at Central American University in San Salvador. Marvin Recinos/AFP via Getty Images Even before […]
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