WHO Warning: Don’t Let Your Kids Use Electronic Screens
If you are a parent with toddlers, there is a recently discovered danger that you should know about. On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report warning against exposing toddlers to electronic screens. According to the report, “toddlers should spend no more than 60 minutes passively watching a screen every day,
3 Helpful Ways to Fight the Problem of Climate Change
The world is in a crisis, and something needs to be done before it’s too late. For years and years, our ecosystems have been falling apart thanks to contamination from man-made pollution. This pollution has triggered a phenomenon known as climate change, and it threatens to annihilate the very existence of our planet. All the wars
The Opioid Crisis: An Honest Look at the Drug Problem in America
If somebody asked you to describe what the average drug addict looks like, chances are you would envision someone reckless, rebellious, and criminal enough to buy illegal drugs in a squalid dark alley. Unfortunately, this isn’t quite the most accurate picture of drug addiction in our communities. In fact, the majority of people who wrestle with
Gentrification – When Good Intentions Have Bad Consequences
On January 05, 2015, Stockbridge Capital Group, which is a private-equity real estate investment company, announced plans to build a multi-purpose sports stadium in the city of Inglewood, CA. The stadium is part of an overall development initiative titled LA Stadium and Entertainment District (LASED) at Hollywood Park. In addition to the stadium, LASED will also
How to Use 911 the Right Way in Emergency Situations
Everybody knows that if you ever find yourself in an emergency, one of the easiest ways to get help is dialing 911. However, did you know that dialing the 911 Emergency Number can result in serious consequences if it’s used to report false emergencies? In California for example, misuse of the 911 emergency number constitutes a
4 Basic Habits that Will Help You Connect With People with Disabilities
Whenever you see the word “disability,” there’s a good chance you immediately think about someone in a wheelchair. However, disability is a much more complex condition than the wheelchair stereotype suggests. According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 56.7 million people in the United States who live with a disability. This number
HOW TO BECOME A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER IN SEVEN EASY STEPS
Life is hard. Watching 10 minutes of the news is all it takes to get a tiny glimpse of the monumental suffering people endure on a daily basis. Rich or poor, young or old, average citizens in communities all over the country constantly wrestle with a myriad of seemingly insurmountable problems. If it’s not crime, it’s
8 ROOKIE MISTAKES THAT KEEP RUINING YOUR HOLIDAYS YEAR AFTER YEAR
The holiday season can feel like such a mixed bag of emotions. On one hand, everybody’s looking forward to kicking back and celebrating in all the good cheer. After all, what’s not to like about hopping from one party to the next as you enjoy good food and even better company. It’s the perfect time to
3 CONCRETE WAYS TO STEP UP AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE
Innocent families in California are in mourning yet again because of gun violence. On Nov. 7, 2018, 12 people were fatally shot by a gunman at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, CA. The shooting happened at 11:20 p.m. as the bar’s patrons were dancing and socializing. Authorities identified the shooter as Ian David Long, a
3 THINGS YOU NEED TO BE DOING INSTEAD OF TWEETING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
On June 2, 2017 the president formally announced that the United States would withdraw from participation in the Paris Climate Agreement. Because the US ranks as the world’s second largest emitter of greenhouse gases, some argue that American withdrawal from this global effort could sabotage the agreement’s overall goal of reducing pollution that directly contributes to