The Swashbuckling History of Women Pirates
When women roamed the high seas in search of fortune, freedom, and sometimes revenge
The Top 4 Healing Properties of Avocados
Not only is avocado an exceptionally dense source of good fats, vitamins, and antioxidants, but it offers protection against some of the worst degenerative diseases known to humanity.
The unprecedented drought that’s crippling Montana and North Dakota | Environment | The Guardian
It came without warning, and without equivalent. Now a flash drought is fueling fires and hurting the lives of those who work the land
The US Has Military Bases in 80 Countries. All of Them Must Close.
US bases are wreaking havoc to the health and well-being of communities across the world.
The White House’s Push To Reopen The Economy Is A Dangerous Gamble
“White House plans to shift its coronavirus messaging toward boosting the economy and highlighting ‘success stories’ of businesses, reducing its public emphasis on health statistics.”
The winds created by trains in London could soon help power the city
As the energy needs of urban areas continue to increase, innovators are looking for new ways to generate energy in unexpected places.
Theatres to screen Orwell's 1984 to protest Trump | News | Al Jazeera
Nearly 200 cinemas will show the film version of the dystopian classic on Tuesday to encourage political conversation.
There’s an organization bringing light to refugees | Fusion
Dr. Alison Thompson runs Third Wave Volunteers, a nonprofit helping people in disasters around the world. Thompson and her volunteers have been responding to the fallout from one persistent man-made disaster—the war in Syria. In addition to settling people into their temporary homes, Thompson brings them solar lights, a necessity, but also a beacon of hope.
These Psychiatrists Say Trump Poses an Imminent Threat to Humanity
Amy Wilentz explains psychiatrists’ “duty to warn the public.”
This Beautiful Anti-Racism Tweet Sparked a Celebration of Diverse Couples
“Every once in a while a human being shares something so beautiful it restores my faith in humanity”
