By: Lindsey Lanquist If there were ever a time to think about taking a social media cleanse, it’s now. As we head into an election season marked by civil unrest and the new coronavirus pandemic, it’s tempting to throw your phone out the window or, at the very least, unplug. Whether it’s the latest pandemic news, rants from relatives with questionable political…
By: Zara Hanawalt Parents across the country are wondering whether it is safe to travel with kids right now and if they should move forward with holiday travel—or plan a staycation at home. Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t clear cut. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to advise against nonessential travel, noting that “travel increases the chance of getting and…
By: The Family Dinner Project In this pandemic holiday season, we’re missing our friends, family and “framily” (friends who feel like family). We can’t get together in person, even for a simple family dinner, with those who matter so much to us. But as the loneliness of social distancing and the anxiety of the crisis set in, getting together can feel more…
From career-centric podcasts to raw trains of thoughts to self-care and meditation, here are nine all time favorites that happen to be the best podcasts for college students.
Elle Stevens used to follow her dad around when he worked in D.C. as a lobbyist. From that young age, she knew she wanted to live in the city and be a part of the process of making bills.
By Simisola Fagbemi On Monday, Stephanie Busari — a Nigerian Yale World Fellow and journalist and editor for CNN Worldwide — moderated a discussion among three prominent female African leaders on how COVID-19 has caused disproportionate economic harm to women across the continent. The hourlong event was titled “African Women as Pillars of Resilience: Mitigating the Economic Impacts of the…
From abolition to #BlackLivesMatter…the women who have fought the good fight.
The Lebanese singer just unveiled her new song — dedicated to all the strong and resilient women of the Arab world and her hometown: Beirut.
By: Jamie Harrington Here are 25 time-saving Thanksgiving dinner hacks that will definitely make your day go easier. 1. Make a menu and stick to it There are lots of great ideas out in the world that you can add to your menu a few days before the big day, or even as you’re cooking. But don’t do it. About a month before, write…
In February 2020, Julia Paige stepped into a new role as the Global Director of Social Impact at Uber. She did not imagine then that she would be leading the company’s response to a global pandemic. But just one month later, when the news of the coronavirus outbreak broke, Paige had her hands full. Thankfully for Paige, she thrives under…
