Contrary to what many think, there has been a silver lining during this fatal pandemic. Because of the pandemic, we, as a society, have been forced to confront ugly truths that have always been categorized as ‘the elephants I’m the room” — and history will judge us all on how we responded to those truths. For instance: “Hunger rose for Latino and Black families in 2020 despite aid. Why?; A new report shows a continuing harassment and bias in the Air Force against women and minorities. Why?; Prejudice and hate are being amplified by bots on social media against only some groups. Why? Thankfully, aside from the sick-minded who feed off fueling hate between people, there are glimmers of a hopeful future: Animals are already adapting to climate change by “shape-shifting;” Broke a dish? Won’t have to throw it out in the future; and Gmail app just became more useful. Go beyond the headlines…
Hunger rose for Latino and Black families in 2020 despite federal pandemic aid
Report: Air Force women, minorities face harassment and bias
The Dramatic Rise in the Nation’s Multiracial Population
How social media – aided by bots – amplifies Islamophobia online
Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month
New ceramics self-heal cracks at room temp
Animals are “shape-shifting,” and scientists think climate change is to blame
The Gmail app takes calls now, too, because Google wants it to do everything
Nicaragua Is Moving To Arrest One Of Its Leading Writers In A Pre-election Crackdown
Are a Xochimilco (Mexico) ruins’ stone crosses part of an unknown ancient city?
