Independence Day is a day we celebrate being free from tyranny, oppression, and persecution. It’s a day we celebrate a democratic society with the rights to...
If you’ve read about Caitlyn Jenner, Rachel Dolezal, or just about any story of social importance lately, you have heard a lot about identity. Caitlyn Jenner...
This past week the world took to social media to dissect the events surrounding Rachel Dolezal, the former president of Spokane’s NAACP chapter who came under...
Over the last few months, we have watched the soap opera called the “Brittney and Glory Show” play out in the media. Once a story about...
As Summer 2015 approaches, fans anxiously await the release of the third season of Netflix’s highly viewed comedy-drama series ‘Orange is the New Black’ (OITNB). The...
Two stories in recent news about athletes and their potential sports future caught my attention. One highlighted football player Daron Byrden, a 6th grader, and the other basketball...
Rape Culture, Child Protection and 50 Shades of Gray may not appear to have an obvious connection, but let’s take a moment to consider. We have seen a...
Parents are getting their children involved in playing sports more than ever before. Increasingly, young people are playing organized sports not only in school but through...
In this age of personal responsibility and expressive individualism we are witnessing a rare expression of solidarity from athletes who generally avoid weighing in on social...
When people think of working professionals on social media, often there is a negative connotation that comes to mind. Many have used social media to express...
The problems of mass incarceration and prison over-crowding are finding an unusually audience lately. Advocacy for prison reform is gaining traction and wide-spread media attention causing...
Recently, 28 year-old Amanda Bynes was hospitalized in an involuntary psychiatric care unit by her family. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time she has been evaluated...
Are you considering or already made the decision to volunteer abroad? The real question is are you ready to get started? Volunteering overseas is incredibly exciting...
While the media seems largely focused on the fact that the Minnesota Vikings finally decided to bench its star running back Adrian Peterson, a more important—and...
My thoughts have been spiraling since the elevator footage was leaked. I’ve been trying to imagine what I would say to Janay Rice as a friend...
Recently, Christian Rap artist, Lecrae, reached the top of the Billboard 200 in the first week of his album release. Anomaly is the seventh contribution to...
In the past weeks, many of you have heard of the reported incidents involving several NFL players all over the media and the internet sphere. First,...
Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe is the latest in a long line of sports “stars” to come out as gay in an interview with celebrity interviewer Sir...
Sadly, actor and comedian Robin Williams has passed away. The Marin County Coroner’s Department lists the death Robin Williams suspected suicide due to “asphyxia”. As a licensed Registered Nurse...
I have a rather embarrassing admission to make. From the ages of 18 to 21 my best friend and I used to spend almost every single...
A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers provides evidence that CD4+ T lymphocytes — immune system cells also known...
Although extreme poverty in the United States is low by global standards, the U.S. has the worst index of health...
Recently, I had the opportunity to give a webinar on disability cultural competence to social service workers, but was met...
Pediatric neurologist Jane Tavyev, MD, has advice for parents looking to help their children learn social skills after pandemic isolation....