A “special” session of culture wars, politics and unfinished business
For the second time in four years, Texas legislators are returning for a summer special session mixing culture wars, political...
Culture
A critical culture war over how to teach history
A conservative Austin think tank is touting a list of no-nos worthy of Dolores Umbridge, or, if you’re not a...
‘Situations indicative of an unhealthy organizational culture and ineffective leadership’
A routine financial-compliance audit of the Public Service Commission released this month flagged issues regarding commissioners’ compliance with state travel policy and...
The Wet Tropics’ wildlife is celebrated worldwide. Its cultural heritage? Not so much
The Wet Tropics of Australia — rainforest stretching 450 kilometres along Queensland’s coastline — is renowned for its vast array...
Marriage trends, political views undermining the notion of a unified American Jewish identity
The notion of a united Jewish American community bound together by common beliefs has been eroded by rising interfaith marriages...
‘We’re un-personed’ – Wesleyan cracks down on single-sex Greek life
Located in the heart of historic Middletown, Connecticut, Wesleyan University is known for its progressive campus culture. The strained relationship...
New teachers face complex cultural challenges – the stories of 3 Latina teachers in their toughest moments
Gun control. Hallway decorations. Hairstyles. Those aren’t the things I expected to be stumbling blocks for three Latina educators that...
A VERY MODERN DILEMMA
You get a notification on your phone. It’s a message from a close friend and the preview suggests they’re messaging...
Masks Reveal Cultural Disconnect As L.A.’s Chinese Community Braces For Coronavirus
LOS ANGELES — Several staff members of a small community health clinic in L.A.’s historic Chinatown spoke on the phone...
In Tackling Gender Inequality in STEM, Considerations of Culture
GROWING UP IN Saudi Arabia, Aciel Eshky didn’t get the memo that science was for boys. When she was around 10...
