Reads
Read This: Goodbye Open Seating: How Southwest's Change Reflects Airline Uniformity
Southwest Airlines ends its unique open-seating policy, marking the homogenization of air travel as all airlines now offer similar experiences.
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Read This: How Yuppies Shaped Modern America: A Deep Dive into the 1980s
Explore Tom McGrath's Triumph of the Yuppies, a compelling history of the 1980s Yuppie phenomenon and its lasting impact on American society.
Travel
Rethink Your Beach Getaway: Why Active Vacations Beat Lazy Days
Discover why psychiatrist Richard Friedman believes active vacations trump lazy beach days for relaxation, happiness, and a true mental reset.
Reads
Confronting Fascism and Fear: Media's Role in the 2024 Election
Timothy Snyder examines how media bias and fascism shape perceptions of Biden's presidency and influence the 2024 election landscape.
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Navigating Stressful Conversations: How to Keep Your Cool
Learn how Compassion-Focused Therapy helps manage stress and conflict by recognizing triggers, practicing mindfulness, and responding with compassion.
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A Year of Basic Income: Denver's Homeless Find Hope and Housing
Denver's basic income project provided $1,000 a month to the homeless, leading to nearly half of participants securing housing and saving the city $589,214.
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Modern-Day Slavery: The Ongoing Battle Against Forced Prison Labor in the U.S.
Explore how forced prison labor continues the legacy of slavery in the U.S., with inmates working under duress for meager wages or none at all.
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A New Era in Birth Control: How Male Contraceptives Will Transform Options for All
Katherine J. Wu explores how upcoming male contraceptives could revolutionize birth control options for both men and women, promising safer and more convenient methods.
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Rewriting History: The Threat of Originalism in U.S. Politics
Madiba K. Dennie exposes the risks of originalism in American politics, arguing that it selectively uses history to uphold conservative agendas and endangers modern rights.
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The Rule of Law vs. Revenge Culture: Insights from Timothy Snyder
Timothy Snyder's analysis in "The Shamans and the Chieftain" warns of the dangers of revenge culture and the erosion of the rule of law, drawing parallels to historical precedents and Trump's coup attempt.
Reads
How High Temperatures Impact Your Brain and Behavior
Discover how high temperatures can impair cognitive function and increase aggression, according to recent research. Learn more in this in-depth article from The New York Times.
Cycling
Digital Sleuthing Uncovers Massive West Coast Bike Theft Operation
Discover how digital detective Bryan Hance exposed a bike theft mastermind in Mexico, unraveling a massive operation trafficking stolen bikes from the West Coast.