Women’s March as a Study in Activism and Social Change
Women’s March is a women-led movement dedicated to harnessing the political power of diverse women and their communities to drive transformative social change. Through intersectional education, grassroots activism, and community engagement, we create opportunities for new and seasoned organizers to take action. Our work includes training programs, outreach initiatives, and events empowering local communities.
How the Eisner Awards Reflect Trends in Comics and Graphic Literature
Comic-Con International proudly announces the 2016 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards nominees, celebrating excellence in comics and graphic novels. A blue-ribbon panel of judges made the selections, recognizing outstanding work across 30 award categories.
Individual Rights Under GDPR: A Student Guide
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individuals are granted specific rights that give them greater control over their data. These rights ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in how organizations collect, use, and manage data. Here’s a quick breakdown of what each of these rights means:
IPCC 1.5°C Report: Key Findings and Policy Impact
This Special Report by the IPCC responds to the request made under the Paris Agreement to assess what a 1.5°C increase in global temperatures means for our planet. It highlights how human activity has already warmed the Earth by approximately 1°C since pre-industrial times and projects that, if trends continue, global temperatures could reach 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052.
Scientific American Frontiers: Where Students Can Find Episodes, Transcripts, and PBS Resources
The show was produced by The Chedd-Angier-Lewis Production Company in collaboration with Scientific American magazine and was presented on PBS by Connecticut Public Television.
Writing Through Fear: What Students Can Learn From Artists
It’s the day after Christmas, after George W. Bush’s re-election. I’m staring out the window, feeling hopeless. I can’t write. I feel stuck and drained – like the energy to keep working has disappeared. Then the phone rings. It’s a fellow artist calling to wish me happy holidays.
Disruptive Technologies: 12 Innovations and Their Real-World Impact
New technologies are emerging unprecedentedly, and each breakthrough is hailing as the next major shift. The potential "next big things" list continues to grow, but not every innovation will reshape business or society. However, some can disrupt the status quo, change our lives and work, and redefine value across industries so business and policy leaders can identify which technologies will have the most significant impact and prepare accordingly.
Student Parents in College: Data, Debt, and Degree Challenges
Two-generation (2Gen) strategies aim to assist parents and their children advance together as a unit. The programs create opportunities that enable families to develop and benefit from each other’s advancements. The 2Gen approach requires that both parents and children receive affordable access to quality educational resources. When young parents pursue college degrees, it results in better job opportunities while providing their children with strong early learning benefits and encouraging higher education pursuits in the next generation, which enhances long-term family financial stability.
US Foreign Military Bases and the Scale of Global Power
With most U.S. troops now withdrawn from Iraq and Afghanistan, it’s understandable that many Americans might not realize the extent of the U.S. military’s global reach. In fact, hundreds of American military bases and hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members remain stationed across the world. Though not widely recognized, the U.S. maintains a network of bases across the planet – far more than any nation has ever had – stretching from Honduras to Oman, Germany to Japan, and Singapore to Djibouti.
Email Continues to Deliver Strong ROI and Value for Marketers
Despite periodic claims of declining, email continues to thrive as a core marketing channel. Its sustained success, however, hinges on marketers addressing the impact of mobile usage, increasing message volume, and data-driven personalization. These trends are detailed in eMarketer’s report, “Email Marketing Benchmarks 2016: Relevancy, Frequency, Deliverability, and Mobility.”