CKidd Archive
What is Social Justice? Social justice haunts my dreams, and follows me throughout the day. No evening can come without me reflecting on what it is, and how I fit into social justice during the day. It is impossible for …
Stem cell research gets boost after the Supreme Court refuses to hear the case brought against its practice. Scientists working with embryonic cells are overjoyed, knowing that stem cell research is very likely to be the way to cure many …
President Obama is weighing the options for the Afghanistan U.S. Troop removal strategy. There are currently 102,000 NATO troops based in Afghanistan, a contract that is due to end in 2014. 68,000 troops from the United States have been awaiting …
A lot of speculation goes into what makes a racist’s mind…well, racist. A study done at Tel Aviv University found some connections between those who are categorical thinkers, a type of “creative stagnation,” and stereotypical thinking. These minds tend to …
Can we create new emotions? No, but we can become better at identifying them with the help of a design student who has created a map of complex and emotional states. Combining words and expressions from other countries, Pei-Ying Lin’s …
I’m putting this out to the SJS community after discussing this yesterday. I was asked whether I believed anyone was “beyond help.” Looking back at my colorful caseload, I chuckled and thought “perhaps,” but took a moment to reflect on …
Many in India would like to forget the rape and killing of the young, 23 year old women, leaving it to hushed whispers, a closeted part of society. Some though are taking a high road, and one that isn’t easy …
It has been incredible difficult for me to write as of late. I read through countless news stories which have blended together in a devilish mix of gun control, fiscal cliff and overall gridlock of common sense. Writer’s block won’t …
MSNBC contributor Goldie Taylor, who announced on Monday that she is giving up her gun following the Newtown massacre. After losing both her father and her brother to gun violence in St. Louis, and later being victimized by domestic violence, …
I’ll admit it, there are certain reality shows that I love to watch. I attempt to shun them and act as though they hold no appeal and then somehow find myself completely engrossed in someone else’s life. Although I still …
