Hazel Scott was a musical genius who also challenged injustice. Although she’s been forgotten, her talent and dedication to equality deserve to be remembered.
Goodbye to Princess Leia and Her Mom
In a heartbreaking coda to a turbulent 2016, we lost both Princess Leia and her mother. While many will remember them for the memorable movie roles they played, I’ll always think of what wonderful women they were and the unsinkable bond that they shared.
Election Day: Grief, Anger and Voting Irregularities
Election Day was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, it’s been about grief, anger and the specter of a stolen election.
I’m Ready for a Revolution Too
In sharing their stories of sexual assault, women have started changing the social order in which men can behave badly without consequence. Instead of armed revolt, I’m ready for a revolution in which women’s voices matter.
Phyllis Schlafly: A Case Study in Oppression
Many are saying the legacy of Phyllis Schlafly is one of leadership and determination but her true relevance is in how she dealt with being oppressed.
Fathering Ironman: A New Way to View Father’s Day
Tony Stark (Iron Man) had a difficult relationship with his father. Although his dad loved him, Tony never believed that he did and this negatively affected him. It could be that Howard Stark didn’t know how to be a good dad. With Father’s Day approaching, it’s time we reconsidered the fathering role so that it’s better for both dads and kids.
The Tyranny of Being Busy
We’re so used to being busy that we don’t take time to think about what it means for us. Being busy helps get things done but often at too high of a price.
Altruism: Getting By with a Little Help From Our Friends
Social psychology has long wondered about the whys and wherefores of helping behavior. They’ve found that while we cannot predict altruism, we can promote general helping behavior.
Gender Politics
Hillary Clinton gets a lot of hate but that may be more because of her gender rather than her policy proposals. This could prevent other women from becoming politicians.
What is Justice For Ethan Couch?
In revisiting Ethan Couch’s affluenza case, justice feels unsatisfying. If we are to help each other move forward, perhaps we should focus more on healing versus punishment. Restorative justice may be the answer.