Humanity Archive
One of the surprises of this year’s National Basketball Association season is the blossoming of Stephen Curry into the league’s premier player and perhaps making the Golden State Warriors the best professional basketball team on the planet. The 27-year-old was …
On May 1, Children’s Rights launched its third annual Fostering the Future campaign. Each day throughout the month, CR is sharing a new #FosterTruth from someone affected by foster care. In this piece, Julius Kissinger recounts his long journey to …
By: Luis GayEdited by: Sharon E. Chin On May 14, 2015, sex slave survivor Minh Dang received the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award from Womenspace in honor of her efforts to end human trafficking at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton. Dang …
Like so many of us, I’ve found myself glued to the Josh Duggar story. I’m not usually drawn into media frenzies, but this one hits entirely too close to home. Many people are shocked and outraged that a family and …
A social worker’s visit with youth offenders at Pelican Bay State Prison. By Wendy Smith The road to Pelican Bay State Prison led through majestic redwoods a stone’s throw from the stirring beauty of Pacific Ocean coastal waters. The concrete …
By: Kristine Alarcon An Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) score is an indicator of neglect, abuse, and other types of hallmarks in a rough childhood. Individuals with a higher ACE score have an increased risk of developing health issues. Your ACE …
By adding $0.25 to their supermarket bill, the people of Woodstock (Ontario, Canada) raise $75,000 to $90,000 per year, which is then transferred to cards that are distributed to local folk in need. The cards can be used to buy …
Image via STUDENT VOICES By: Michael S. Dauber In the course of my studies and in my everyday experiences, I have often been asked about the significance of philosophy. What is it? Does philosophy even matter anymore since science answers …
Over the weekend, Fordham University Center for Ethics Education Postdoctoral Fellow and Program Administrator for the Adolescent Scientific Access Project Dr. Mimi Arbeit graduated from Tufts University with a Ph.D. in Child Study and Human Development, and served as the student speaker for …
Thirteen-year-old Imogen Senior was not bogged down by entrenched views when she wrote about Australia’s offshore detention centres. Her clear eyes saw children younger than herself in awful circumstances who want to kill themselves while she “enjoys normal Tuesdays”. This …