Culture

We don’t need statues — we can preserve our history in more memorable ways

I’d like you to take a moment to imagine this with me. You’re a little girl of five years old. Sitting in front of a mirror, you ask yourself, “Do I exist?” A pretty heavy thoug...

When is it OK to wear an item from another culture, and when is it appropriation? How to tell

You may think glaringly offensive items have nothing to do with you or your closet. “I would never buy an offensive item or appropriate something from another culture,” you migh...

Why some people wear masks but others don’t: A look at the psychology

Reopening the economy has often been framed as a partisan issue in the US. But within households, many families are having their own arguments about how lax or strict they shoul...