
How schools can improve gender equality in Latin America
In Latin America, deeply ingrained cultural beliefs about gender roles what women and men should and shouldnt do persist. This is despite increased involvement by women in traditionally male spheres, such as business and...

Why some animals defy the odds to thrive in urban areas
Cities can be deeply unwelcoming places for wildlife. They are noisy, difficult to get around, full of people and heavily reliant on artificial lighting. Yet some species do better in urban areas than in rural ones....

Green energy doesn’t benefit everyone: ubuntu ideas can help include more people
Ellen Fungisai Chipango is a scholar of the communal ethic of African ubuntu the belief that we are at our best as individuals and society if we work for the good of others, alongside others. She researches ways in which...

Royal Zulu divorce drama: South African traditions are having to change with the times
African monarchies are important figures in their countries. In South Africa, many Zulu people are strongly tied to the royal family and indigenous laws of dispute resolution, including divorce. Polygamy is accepted and...

The Trump administrations sudden dismantling of nearly all foreign aid, including the work carried out by the U.S. Agency for International Development, has upended the government agencys longtime strategic role in...

Influencers have trouble figuring out their tax obligations − and with good reason
The Internal Revenue Service hasnt issued comprehensive guidance on how the estimated 27 million Americans earning income as influencers should report their income and expenses on their tax returns. Thats leaving people...