The suburbs omnipresent in movies like American Beauty and television shows like Weeds don’t exist anymore. Continue reading »
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The Myth of the United States’ Failing Schools
Though we are constantly hammered over the head by proclamations of students’ ineptitude compared to other countries, it seems that the picture is not nearly as clear as proponents of charter schools would like us to think. Continue reading »
Commentary / Environment / Health / Housing
The Suburbs Are Making You Obese
By making towns more walkable, we will also do something else: bring back the sense of community that many suburbs miss. Continue reading »
Stereotypes about Eating Disorders Hurt More than They Help
We need to combat the popular misconception that eating disorders are mostly a concern for upper-class white girls. Continue reading »
Business / Environment / Food / News / Youth
Five Companies Turning Your Trash into Profit
It has to be said even though it’s really cliche…these businesses are turning “trash into treasure”.
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It’s Time to Stop Talking about People’s Weight.
A person’s weight tells you nothing about how healthy a person is or isn’t.
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Texas Education Case Highlights Entire Problem with U.S.’s School Funding
It is not all right to let huge segments of the population simply be undereducated.
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