Meg Dalton appears in the following:
What the Defund Movement Has Meant for Police Budgets Nationwide
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Plus, a look at one specific city’s efforts to reallocate funds back to the community.
It's Time for Summer Reading
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Around this time every year, there is list after list of the buzziest books hitting shelves in the coming months.
The Publishing Industry is in Crisis
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Recently, there’s been a number of controversies surrounding book deals for former Trump administration officials and other polarizing figures.
George Floyd's Murder Sparked a Global Movement
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
People in Thailand, Argentina, Mexico, Japan, and other countries across the globe demonstrated solidarity with Black Americans.
Why UFOs Still Fascinate Us—And Even the U.S. Government
Monday, May 24, 2021
Next month, intelligence agencies are expected to give a report to Congress about “unidentified aerial phenomena.”
President Biden Signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Into Law
Friday, May 21, 2021
The legislation aims to address the uptick in hate crimes targeting the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander population during the pandemic.
Will Summer School Look Different This Year?
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the school year in many ways.
Should We Really Expect A "Hot Vax Summer"?
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Kinsey Institute recently unveiled the results of a national survey looking at the impact of COVID-19 on people’s relationships and sex lives.
CDC Changes Mask Guidance (Again) for Fully Vaccinated People
Monday, May 17, 2021
While some are relieved by the CDC’s announcement, others think the agency is moving too fast in easing mask recommendations.
Some Republican-led States Plan to End Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Early
Friday, May 14, 2021
A look at the growing number of red states opting out of the pandemic era unemployment program.
A Look at Covid-19 Vaccine Incentives: Will They Work?
Friday, May 14, 2021
There's a long history of using incentives to promote public health.
The History of Pitting LGBTQ+ Rights Versus Religious Freedom
Thursday, May 13, 2021
According to recent polling, most people of faith—including Christians—support LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections like the Equality Act.
U.S. Birth Rate Continues to Decline During Pandemic
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
According to new data from the federal government, the birth rate declined by four percent in 2020.
What "Shrill" Has Meant for Fat Representation in Pop Culture
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Over the course of its three seasons, Shrill has captured the experience of being fat in the U.S., all while tackling fat stigma and fat-shaming head-on.
What the April Jobs Report Tells Us About the Economy
Monday, May 10, 2021
According to the U.S. Labor Department, the unemployment rate rose from 6 percent in March to 6.1 percent, with employers adding just 266,000 jobs in April.
What's the Future of the GOP Under the Biden Administration?
Friday, May 07, 2021
Months into a new presidency, there’s still a rift within the Republican Party over former President Donald Trump’s false claims about election fraud.
Donald Trump is Still Banned from Facebook
Thursday, May 06, 2021
On Wednesday, Facebook’s Oversight Board ruled to uphold the social network’s suspension of former President Donald Trump.
What "Pose" Gets Right—And Wrong—About Ball Culture
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Since its debut, "Pose" has chronicled New York City’s ball scene of the 1980s and 1990s.
From "Shadow and Bone" to "Game of Thrones": The Art of Creating A Language from Scratch
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
Many fantasy shows and movies immerse their audience in fictional worlds complete with new lands, new people, new creatures, and even new languages.
CDC Issues New Guidelines on Wearing Masks
Monday, May 03, 2021
Last Tuesday, the CDC released new COVID-19 guidelines relaxing the wearing of masks outdoors as the vaccine rollout continues and cases decline across the United States.