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Insulin Profiteering: USA Big Pharma’s Shameful History
Insulin prices have exponentially risen over the last several years and patients cannot afford the rising costs. Big Pharma is benefiting from an industry in which the only party to lose is the patient.
How Gomes Eanes De Zurara Shaped Racism in Its Current Form
Gomes Eanes De Zurara was a chronicler during the European Age of Discovery. He also wrote what was effectively propaganda intended to portray slavery and conquest as “saving savages”.
Side Effects of Sexism: How to Advocate for Yourself in a Healthcare System That Ignores Women
Women make up roughly half of our population and yet they remain underrepresented in medical research.
To Have More Humane Healthcare, ERs Need to Be Immigrant Friendly
Most immigrant patients at the ER don’t speak English, let alone intricate medical terms.
Going Dumpster Diving? Here’s What TikTok Taught Me
For some, dumpster diving is a way to sustain themselves. But for others, it’s a more ethical way to live.
Should You Watch the Controversial FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar?
Qatar is a controversial host country for the FIFA World Cup 2022. So, should you still watch it?
5 Times Friends Fails a Political Correctness Test Today
As popular as it still is, the sitcom Friends wouldn’t be written today the way it was written in the 90s.
The Destructive History of Gender Reveal Parties
From wildfires to accidental killings, gender reveal parties have caused all kinds of damage — but the most important kind is the impact they leave on children.
Why Was HP Lovecraft’s Cat Named That? | 10 Black Lovecraft Alternatives
Why did HP Lovecraft name his cat a racist slur? We answer that question and provide you with 10 alternative works of literature by black authors.
What You Should Know About Transparent California
Transparent California was made to increase public understanding of government compensation packages, but it’s created more questions than it has answered.
4 Ways Your Small Business Can Be a Better Ally to Your Community
Small businesses can make a huge imprint on the communities they’re involved in. Here are the ways your small business can be a better ally.
So, Your Partner Is Polyamorous: My Experience Having a Polyamorous Wife
Having a partner come out as polyamorous can be rough. Here’s how I dealt with my wife being poly.
The Global Housing Bubble and Why Should We Fear It
There is a housing bubble across many countries in the world, including USA and Canada, and experts are saying it’s on its way to a burst.
What Is Catcalling?: The Info, Stats, and Tactics for Understanding Catcalling
What is catcalling? While some insist that they’re just trying to give a compliment, here are the real stats on catcalling and what it does to its victims.
Cognitive Biases in Decision Making: Understanding Your Own Brain
Cognitive biases make it easier for us to make decisions, but they also open us up to manipulation from outside forces.