The truth about sugar and your teeth
World Health Organisation (WHO) has been consulting on draft guidelines for sugar intake, which propose lowering the daily recommended intake to combat…
Author: Jodie R. Palacio
Why Africa should resist the power of Big Sugar to undermine public health
Africa faces a growing threat to its public health due to the influence and dominance of the Big Sugar industry.…
How the homeless create homes
Homelessness, a complex social issue, often pushes individuals to improvise and create homes through unconventional means. Despite lacking stable housing,…
Vigilantes at the polls were a threat in the 19th century, too, but the laws put in place
The 19th century bore witness to a tumultuous era in American history, marked by the emergence of poll vigilantism as…
Why more cities are hiring ‘night mayors’ and establishing forms of nighttime governance
The concept of a “night mayor” or nighttime governance is gaining traction in cities around the world, primarily due to…
Don’t let figures befuddle you; you can live a low-carbon life
Living a low-carbon life has become an increasingly important endeavor in our modern world, where the impact of human activities…
Let them eat caviar: When charity galas waste money
Charity galas often epitomize opulence and grandeur, acting as beacons of hope for noble causes. These events, glittering with glamour,…
Supermarkets put junk food on special twice as often as healthy food, and that’s a problem
In today’s consumer-driven society, supermarkets play a pivotal role in shaping dietary choices. The placement and promotion of food…
An exhibition that brings Islamic art from the shadows
The Art Gallery of South Australia opened Australia’s very first permanent galleries of Islamic Art in 2005. Christopher Menz, the…
Political parties kidnapped unwilling voters and printed their ballots
It is possible that the story, while likely not true, could be true. Election Day was often a noisy, dangerous,…