In Brief
News and notes.
Go to Harvard–Free
Students now have the opportunity to attend Harvard—without playing the high-stakes admissions game, or even paying a cent. In May 2012, Harvard and MIT, … Read MoreBanning the R Word
Imagine a classroom where it is illegal to discuss racism, its history and its impact, or fundamental concepts like ethnic … Read MoreTo Be, Or Not To Be (Gay)
“I’ve been straight and I’ve been gay; gay is better…for me, it is a choice.” These comments made Sex and the City alum Cynthia Nixon … Read MoreGentlemen Prefer Stouts
Six Tastes, by Adam FagenMost craft beer enthusiasts will tell you that the right beer can enhance your food, complement the seasons, and improve … Read MoreAttack of the Pink Slime
Recent news reports about burger patties are making consumers see red—or at least pink. Last year, Jamie Oliver, a British chef and TV show host, … Read MoreFrom Private Pennies to Public Good
By MoneyBlogNewzBrother, can you spare $25? Nicholas Kristof did. In 2007, the New York Times columnist generated buzz when he wrote about his visits … Read MoreTime Flies–When You’re Getting Older
By North CharlestonAs we get older, the passage of time seems to accelerate. Clinical social worker Linda A. Chernus, writing in Time & Society … Read MoreCounting Race
The U.S. population continues to become more racially and ethnically diverse. In fact, most of the growth in population from … Read MoreClass Struggle in the USA
The public believes that class conflict is rising. Two-thirds of Americans say there are strong conflicts between the rich and the poor in America, according … Read MoreDiagnosing Everyone
“When does a broken heart become a diagnosis?” asked the New York Times in a front-page article in January, reporting … Read More