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Gone But Not Forgotten, Humanities, Spirituality

Gone But Not Forgotten: Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche, who died on this date (August 25) in 1900, stands as one of the most provocative and influential philosophers in Western thought. His radical ideas on morality, religion,…

LGBTQIA2S+

Supporting Transitions: Insights from a Study on Trans Youth

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A new study shows that affirmative approaches to supporting trans children—validating their gender identity through social transitions—significantly improve their mental health and well-being. The research highlights the crucial role of…

Health

Decoding Depression: Bridging Genes, Behaviors, and Environments

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People genetically predisposed to depression are also more likely to have experienced negative life events. The genes associated with depression may not just “cause” depression; they might also increase the…

Fundamentals, Movements

The Potential for Progress: Can We Truly Alter Society’s Course?

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Absolutely, yes. But we need to be much smarter and better organized. Introduction Many millions more people would get involved in activism and social justice work if they knew we…

Fundamentals, Organizations

Demystifying Sociology: What it is and why you should know

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Sociology is the study of society and everything in it. Sociology is less about what is studied and more about how. As a discipline, sociology is unmatched in its breadth…