Interested in international development, social justice, environmentalism, language, and pop culture. Would love to throw all those things into a blender.
Why we use women’s professional titles less than men’s
There are disparities in whose knowledge and experience get acknowledged. That’s why professional titles matter, especially for those less likely to be perceived as experts.
9 Ways to Support Journalists Even if You’re Broke
email them, support their day jobs, advocate for press freedom, and more
Why we may have to re-learn to socialise
With socialising at a near halt during the pandemic, our social muscles have atrophied. We may have to re-train ourselves to be with others again – but how?
Reducing the Environmental Toll of Paper in the Publishing Industry
It can get very complex to quantify the environmental impact of the publishing industry.
Care, creativity and a connected world
Melanie Grant and Ana Botella talk about the “all-hands-on-deck thinking” that has allowed creative and sensitive programming and collecting to continue at Wellcome Collection during the Covid-19 era.
10 Tidbits About Libraries for Visually Impaired and Print Disabled People
1) More people are eligible than you might think...
Why the 'sandwich generation' is so stressed out
Recession, coronavirus and shifting demographics are intensifying the pressures on the ‘sandwich generation’ – those supporting both children and parents.
Why do we still distrust women leaders?
Despite strides in women’s representation in powerful roles, a surprising number of people across the world still don’t trust women to lead effectively. These biases are deep-seated – and may be difficult to change.
What A Solar-Powered, Portable Library Looks Like
How can students benefit from online resources when internet access isn’t available or affordable to them? And how can they gain digital literacy when the electricity supply is unreliable?
Does The Bezos Earth Fund Care About Human Rights?
One of the biggest beneficiaries, WWF, was under investigation for possible links to murder.
The material that powered pandemic life
They have kept people working, learning and talking through the coronavirus lockdowns, but semiconductors are also instrumental in the fight against Covid-19.
How communal-living groups are riding out the pandemic
Daily life in intentional communities can bring support, company and solidarity. But how do these communities adapt when a pandemic hits?
Shayla Love Tackles the Biggest Taboo of All
Framing pedophilia as a mental health issue might seem risky.
Could young workers change the future of labour?
The pandemic is boosting young workers’ interest in labour unions. Could this reverse long-term membership decline and bring real change?