Category: Good Read

50 years after Roe, many ethics questions shape the abortion debate: 4 essential reads
17
Jan
2023
Posted in Women's Discussion Point Good Read Government Human Right's

50 years after Roe, many ethics questions shape the abortion debate: 4 essential reads

Anti-abortion protesters demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court in 1985, the 12th anniversary of the Roe…

How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society
15
Jan
2023
Posted in Information Discussion Point Good Read Race Government Racism

How the distortion of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s words enables more, not less, racial division within American society

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a cheering crowd in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 27, 1965….

5 wintry books to read during long nights
20
Dec
2022
Posted in Good Read Books Reading Winter

5 wintry books to read during long nights

Walden Pond was Thoreau’s sometimes chilly muse. Lane Turner for The Boston Globe/via Getty Images Liz Rosenberg,…

What the world would lose with the demise of Twitter: Valuable eyewitness accounts and raw data on human behavior, as well as a habitat for trolls
19
Nov
2022
Posted in Social Networks Online Social Media Good Read Discussion Point Information

What the world would lose with the demise of Twitter: Valuable eyewitness accounts and raw data on human behavior, as well as a habitat for trolls

Twitter itself produces a lot of data that’s available nowhere else. STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images Anjana Susarla,…

Why is 13 considered unlucky? Explaining the power of its bad reputation
22
Oct
2022
Posted in Psychology Good Read Myths

Why is 13 considered unlucky? Explaining the power of its bad reputation

Many elevators do not have a floor numbered 13 because of common superstitions about the number. Luis…

Illuminating the brain one neuron and synapse at a time – 5 essential reads about how researchers are using new tools to map its structure and function
06
Aug
2022
Posted in Mind Science Seizures Good Read Health

Illuminating the brain one neuron and synapse at a time – 5 essential reads about how researchers are using new tools to map its structure and function

Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies
02
Aug
2022
Posted in Healthy Tips Health Summer Science Good Read Climate Change Heat Weather

Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies

If a robot is conscious, is it OK to turn it off? The moral implications of building true AIs
25
Jul
2022
Posted in AI Technology Discussion Point Good Read Science

If a robot is conscious, is it OK to turn it off? The moral implications of building true AIs

Vitamin D2 and D3: what’s the difference and which should you take?
16
Jul
2022
Posted in Healthy Life Outdoors Lifestyle Health Safety Information Good Read Wellness People

Vitamin D2 and D3: what’s the difference and which should you take?

Why does love feel magical? It’s an evolutionary advantage
12
Jul
2022
Posted in Mental Health Psychology Good Read Science People Love

Why does love feel magical? It’s an evolutionary advantage

Your body has an internal clock that dictates when you eat, sleep and might have a heart attack – all based on time of day
02
Jul
2022
Posted in Weight Depression Good Read Knowledge Psychology Mental Health Healthy Life Information Sleep

Your body has an internal clock that dictates when you eat, sleep and might have a heart attack – all based on time of day

‘A revolutionary ruling – and not just for abortion’: A Supreme Court scholar explains the impact of Dobbs
25
Jun
2022
Posted in Health Women's News Information Discussion Point Good Read Government

‘A revolutionary ruling – and not just for abortion’: A Supreme Court scholar explains the impact of Dobbs

Making room for wildlife: 4 essential reads
07
Jun
2022
Posted in Wildlife Good Read Discussion Point Nature Animals

Making room for wildlife: 4 essential reads

The forgotten history of Memorial Day
30
May
2022
Posted in Holiday History This Day in History Good Read Heros Of History

The forgotten history of Memorial Day

The idea that power poses boost your confidence fell from favor – but a new review of the research calls for a second look
14
May
2022
Posted in Science Good Read Psychology Stress Tips

The idea that power poses boost your confidence fell from favor – but a new review of the research calls for a second look

What’s at stake as Supreme Court appears intent on overturning Roe v. Wade – 3 essential reads
03
May
2022
Posted in News Information Reading Discussion Point Good Read Opinion

What’s at stake as Supreme Court appears intent on overturning Roe v. Wade – 3 essential reads

Midlife isn’t a crisis, but sleep, stress and happiness feel a little different after 35 – or whenever middle age actually begins
08
Feb
2022
Posted in Health Stress Women's Motivational Women Discussion Point Knowledge Good Read Middle Age

Midlife isn’t a crisis, but sleep, stress and happiness feel a little different after 35 – or whenever middle age actually begins

Why are barns painted red?
23
Nov
2021
Posted in Kids History Information Good Read Knowledge Culture

Why are barns painted red?

3 Ways to Make a Positive Impact in Your Community
09
Oct
2021
Posted in Good Read Helping Others Community Helping Inspirational

3 Ways to Make a Positive Impact in Your Community

3 Ways to Make a Positive Impact in Your Community Acts of kindness, big and small, have…

SpaceX Inspiration4 mission sent 4 people with minimal training into orbit – and brought space tourism closer to reality
16
Sep
2021
Posted in Freelance Article Space Race Space Exploration Good Read Information News

SpaceX Inspiration4 mission sent 4 people with minimal training into orbit – and brought space tourism closer to reality

SpaceX Inspiration4 mission sent 4 people with minimal training into orbit – and brought space tourism closer…

Here’s why we crave food even when we’re not hungry
24
Aug
2021
Posted in Information Discussion Point Good Read

Here’s why we crave food even when we’re not hungry

  Our “food reward” system can seriously undermine our ability to resist temptation.Roman Samborskyi/ Shutterstock Charlotte Hardman,…

Why you shouldn’t want to always be happy
22
Aug
2021
Posted in Health Psychology Discussion Point Good Read

Why you shouldn’t want to always be happy

In life, happiness can seem fleeting and elusive, something just out of reach. Steve Corey/flickr, CC BY-ND…

Summer reading: 5 books for young people that deal with race
14
Jun
2021
Posted in Freelance Article Information Good Read Race

Summer reading: 5 books for young people that deal with race

Summer reading: 5 books for young people that deal with race Reading diverse books can help young…