A neat trick to combat vaccine skepticism
It’s hard to discuss mental health in America without discussing physical health in America — especially not while you’re still in a pandemic. And this means talking about vaccines. Today we...
“Miracle” Covid remedies and denial campaigns
Some administrations hide or minimize problems and divert the public's attention in a direction they prefer. But measures taken to gain public sympathy and distract from ineffective / late responses...
Social media heroes part fifty one: images, videos and stories of unity and fun
It's the start of a new week and it's time to share our favourite picks from social media this week. If you have any examples you love, send us a tweet or comment on this post for them to be...
Podcast Showcase: The Art of Decluttering
Welcome to the next in the Podcast Showcase series, where we share podcasts with you in the words of the podcasters themselves. This time, we talk to The Art of Decluttering. Sum up your podcast in...
Covid has brought about unprecedented accessibility for people like me. Will it all be snatched away again?
Over a fifth of the UK population, or 7 million people, are disabled. As an autistic person who struggles with fluctuating mental health, I’m one of those 7 million. Disabled people are a diverse...
Iraqi Kurdistan’s tranquil capital Erbil once again finds itself in the crosshairs
The latest rocket attack against the U.S. troop base in Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital Erbil was another worrying sign that the security and stability that its residents have touted over the years is...
Podcast Showcase: SoundOut: Voices of LGBTQI Activism
Welcome to the next in the Podcast Showcase series, where we share podcasts with you in the words of the podcasters themselves. This time, we talk to SoundOut: Voices of LGBTQI Activism. Sum up your...
Central Asia and Eurasia: a view from Putin’s basement
Democracy is in crisis around the world, and nowhere is that more visible than in Central Asia – a region that is facing the rise of the populist authoritarians. For major global and regional...
Controversies surround Covid-19 vaccinations in Latin America
Access to Covid-19 vaccines in Latin America will be more limited than in other parts of the world, at least initially. According to a report by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), coverage of...
Social media heroes part fifty: images, videos and stories of unity and fun
Our weekly round-up of the best of social media comes to you every Monday. Today's has fun, thoughtful and informative posts for you to enjoy. Share it with your friends! Image credit: Pexels