In Brief
News and notes.
Kidneys and Kin
While organ donation systems in the United States are designed to be efficient and equitable, distributing organs harvested from recently deceased individuals to those who … Read MoreOpera’s Last Act
Sam GrinbergThe 70-year-old New York City Opera has joined a growing chorus of operas, orchestras, and ballet companies in … Read MoreThe Feminization of Foreclosure
During the Great Recession that began in 2007, news reports portrayed housing foreclosure as an equal opportunity crisis, overlooking the fact that women—especially women of … Read More#onstrike
When low-wage workers from over 50 cities across the United States took to the streets last August to demand … Read MoreDefensive Doping
When asked about using banned substances to maintain his winning record, champion cyclist Lance Armstrong said it was “part of the job”—like having “air in … Read MoreThe New (Gay Male) Normal
Amanda LanzoneNBC’s now-defunct sitcom The New Normal featured a happy gay couple living in Los Angeles, and their efforts … Read MoreSecond Life’s Second Life
©2013 Linden Lab Experts have voiced concerns about digital addiction and social isolation among online gaming enthusiasts. But virtual … Read MoreE-Haunting
©2013 Taslima AkhterWhen a garment factory collapsed outside of Dhaka, Bangladesh last April and more than 1,100 peopled died, … Read MoreTable For One, Please
Kimberly HoltzWhile meals give us a chance to bond with friends and family, a growing number of studies find … Read MoreTiger Moms vs. Real Moms
Youjin OhToday, it seems like the only way to raise successful, accomplished, well-behaved children is through extreme parenting. Yale … Read More