The FTC Cracks Down on Social Media Influencers
Social media: it’s not just for sharing cute photos of your cat anymore. As a matter of fact, it has become a multi-billion-dollar-a-year advertising industry. […]
People and Culture
The Motherhood Gap
Women in the United States are having babies later than ever before. But according to a new study, the age at which they give birth […]
Meet Me at the Fair!
It’s August, and in many places, that means one thing: state fair time! Many people love state fairs for their rides, displays, and wide variety […]
UPDATED! National Museum of African-American History and Culture
UPDATE! Watch this video showing President Obama’s speech at the opening of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. *** Original post *** This […]
Understanding the Hajj
Every year, devout Muslims who are able undertake the pilgrimage to the Islamic faith’s holiest city–Mekkah in Saudi Arabia. As one of the cornerstones of Islam, […]
Pokemon Go, Go, Go!!!
Summer is a great time to get swept up in the latest cultural phenomenon. Surely, 2016 will be known as the summer people came together […]
Art in a Modern World
Continuing what has turned into a theme in the past few weeks—life in a digital world—btw looks at how “old institutions” are shifting operations in […]
Monotasking: One Thing at a Time
How often do you start reading something—an article, a story for school, an email—and jump to something else—another article, a text, or your Instagram? Some […]
Happy 100, National Parks!
Last year, more than 305 million people visited a national park or monument across the U.S. Made up of a collective 84 million acres, they […]
Hamilton: American Then by America Now
Not since the folks at School House Rock set American History (among other subjects) to song, has popular culture been as excited about our Founding […]