More Social Good - Page 48
8 online experiences linked to suicide in kids and teens
New research points to these painful experiences.
By Rebecca Ruiz
COVID-19 made student mental health a priority. Here's what that should look like in school.
Is your kid getting the mental health support they need at school?
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to build the classroom of the future
We've been trying to upgrade education for a hundred years. Can we tinker our way to better schooling by the 22nd century?
By Chris Taylor
Apple vows to pay for Texas employees to travel after abortion ban
CEO Tim Cook told employees medical insurance would help cover out-of-state expenses.
By Sasha Lekach
Facebook has made it easier than ever to profit off teen girls' insecurity
Internal Facebook documents shed light on how Instagram does real damage to some young girls.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Companies hope new benefits will solve your mental health issues. Don't fall for it.
Companies know they have a wellness problem. Most won't do what it takes to fix it.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to support sex trafficking survivors without harming consenting sex workers
Some sex trafficking opponents have worked to outlaw sex work that has nothing to do with the sex trafficking trade.
Porn, and porn sites, bolster racist tropes by design
Racist tropes influence who plays a sexy doctor and who plays a janitor. And porn sites often relegate porn featuring people of colour to niche categories.
Hawaii is swimming in plastic. Meet the people sifting through it.
Next time you go to the beach, BYO sand sifter.
By Emmett Smith
Photos of workers fighting for a better life to help you celebrate Labor Day
Labor Day is about more than burgers and big discounts.
Authentic photo campaign shows the unfiltered reality of postpartum life
What life in the post-birth period is really like.
Read an extract from Shon Faye's powerful book 'The Transgender Issue'
"The liberation of trans people would improve the lives of everyone in our society."
Texas banned most abortions. Activists urge massive donations to abortion funds.
Abortion funds provide financial support for people seeking abortion care.
By Rebecca Ruiz
'Black Joy' is a delightful celebration of Black Britishness
"Black joy is the infectious laughter of my mum and aunty. It is my dad telling me to be proud of my heritage."
Horrified reactions on Twitter after Supreme Court decision on Texas abortion law
"This is a dark day in history."
The crises won't stop coming. Radical acceptance is the key to coping.
Why the simple practice can make a big difference.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Meet the online community for women going through menopause
"These women deserve a safe space that is built for them, populated with a community who know exactly what they're going through."
Lil Nas X honored for talking about suicide, mental health
The Trevor Project recognizes the rapper-singer for helping to prevent suicide.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to help communities affected by Hurricane Ida
There are ways to help by sending money or volunteering.
By Tim Marcin
Want a better world? Stop treating toilets like crap.
It's THE place to start thinking about how to change the world.
These bespoke tables are made out of old carpeting
Riccardo Cenedella demonstrates how repurposed waste creates entirely new design solutions.
By Emmett Smith
Airbnb is providing temporary housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees
This comes just a week after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan.
12 verified GoFundMe campaigns if you want to help Afghans in crisis
Online crowdfunding campaigns offer ways to help Afghans right now.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The U.S. is erasing student loan debt for people with severe disabilities
Plus making the program more accessible generally.
By Morgan Sung
How to help after deadly earthquake and storm shakes Haiti
You can donate to organizations on the ground providing healthcare, food, water, shelter, and other aid.
