Mad Men is a Landmark Television Series

Mad Men is a Landmark Television Series

By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: Everett Collection / shutterstock.com Mad Men is a landmark television series that aired from 2007 to 2015, created by Matthew Weiner. Set in the 1960s, it delves into the lives of advertising executives on Madison Avenue, primarily focusing on the enigmatic Don Draper, portrayed by Jon Hamm. The series […]

House Republicans Unveil Text of $880 Billion Cut to Medicaid

House Republicans Unveil Text of $880 Billion Cut to Medicaid

By Sunita Sohrabji, ACOM The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a measure next week that would slash the Medicaid budget by $880 billion, essentially gutting the program. Late night May 11 House Republicans released the text of a plan that would strip $880 billion from Medicaid, leaving at least 13.7 million people […]

‘Grit’ and Relentless Perseverance Can Take a Toll on Brain Health − Particularly for People Facing Social Stresses Like Racism

‘Grit’ and Relentless Perseverance Can Take a Toll on Brain Health − Particularly for People Facing Social Stresses Like Racism

For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience. Studies have linked grit with success in goal attainment, improved psychological well-being and increased life satisfaction. But despite conventional narratives equating this type of psychological persistence with well-being, brain research is […]

Tailoring and The Black Dandy: How 250 Years of Black Fashion History Inspired the 2025 Met Gala

Tailoring and The Black Dandy: How 250 Years of Black Fashion History Inspired the 2025 Met Gala

By Toby Slade, THE CONVERSATION Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy. Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the […]

Measles Could Again Become Widespread as Cases Surge Worldwide

Measles Could Again Become Widespread as Cases Surge Worldwide

Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years. In the U.S., as of May 2, 2025, health authorities have […]

Is Zero Really a Number? Or Just a Symbol for Nothing?

Is Zero Really a Number? Or Just a Symbol for Nothing?

By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. We all learned in school that zero is a number. You can count to it, add it, subtract it, multiply by it, and even use it to calculate your bank account balance. But some people have asked a deeper, more thought-provoking question: If zero means nothing, how can it be something? […]

When Prison Nurses Must Choose Between Loyalty to Abusive Guards and Devotion to Patients

When Prison Nurses Must Choose Between Loyalty to Abusive Guards and Devotion to Patients

by Joseph Neff, The Marshall Project and Alysia Santo, The Marshall Project | thecity.nyc This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project,  a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on  Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook.  When New York corrections officers attack prisoners in infirmaries — as has happened dozens of times in the past 15 […]

May Day: The Radical Origins and Ongoing Fight for Workers’ Rights

May Day: The Radical Origins and Ongoing Fight for Workers’ Rights

By Chris Tobias  May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is a pivotal occasion that is more than just a celebration of spring—it’s a day of reflection, solidarity, and action for workers worldwide. Although this day has evolved into a symbol of celebration and protest, it began with a fight for something fundamental that […]