Derek Chauvin’s verdict brings relief, but America’s justice system is still broken
Justice was served Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean America’s justice system isn’t broken. On Tuesday evening, Derek Chauvin, the former…
Nextdoor launches anti-racist screens for community posts
Community app Nextdoor launched its latest feature in a series of anti-racist initiatives, this time prompting users to think before…
What you should know about autism
There are a lot of misconceptions about autism. As the climate activist Greta Thunberg (who is on the autism spectrum)…
How to explain autism to kids
If the past year has taught us anything, talking to children about diversity is vital in helping to raise thoughtful, sensitive kids.…
Harmful pregnancy terms like ‘incompetent cervix’ and ‘lazy uterus’ need a rebrand
No need to beat around the bush: Doctors can be confusing. Medical jargon can be daunting. Add in institutionalized, gender-based…
What is the ‘police Bill of Rights’ and why is its repeal a win for social justice?
Something exceptional happened on Saturday: U.S. lawmakers in Maryland moved to repeal the state’s police Bill of Rights. The repeal…
How to keep your retirement investments gun-free
Despite a year-long pandemic in which Americans were asked to stay indoors, gun violence is on the rise in the…
150,000 handpainted hearts on memorial wall represent each life lost to COVID in the UK
150,000 hand-painted red and pink hearts line a wall beside the River Thames in London, with each heart representing a…
Helpline launches after 12,000 students make sexual abuse allegations to #EveryonesInvited
A helpline and government inquiry have launched after a #MeToo movement in UK schools saw more than 12,000 school pupils…
It’s worth starting your meditation practice right now. Here’s why.
March Mindfulness is Mashable’s series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of…