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Disney+ protects kids from watching its old content with racist stereotypes

February 4, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

The pandemic relieves us of a lot of guilt when we choose to indulge in television series and movie marathons in our spare time. Many families with kids (and even those without) are probably enjoying Disney’s relatively new streaming platform Disney+, which allows us to watch all … [Read more...] about Disney+ protects kids from watching its old content with racist stereotypes

How an internal culture change at Netflix is helping it fight inequality

February 3, 2021 by Ivar Laanen

This past year has renewed and strengthened the fight against the longstanding issues of systemic racism and inequality, motivating companies to make noticeable strides toward inclusion. Studies show that businesses grow significantly and that innovation thrives with the … [Read more...] about How an internal culture change at Netflix is helping it fight inequality

Mass media is stepping up with a “covering climate now” commitment

September 18, 2019 by Amelia Buckley

Journalists and newsrooms have wrestled with the right way to tell the climate story for almost thirty years. In fits and starts, newsrooms have covered climate change, suggested there was a reason for concern, backed off, named & renamed the crisis, and been challenged by … [Read more...] about Mass media is stepping up with a “covering climate now” commitment

Activism for beginners

July 1, 2010 by Jurriaan Kamp

How three friends rescued hundreds of Uganda's child soldiers. Marco Visscher | July/August 2010 issue Lauren Grace had never read a piece of Congressional legislation. “It’s pretty dry reading,” she says. But one January night this year, the 25-year-old University of Oklahoma … [Read more...] about Activism for beginners

Teach your kids to be consumer conscious

January 21, 2009 by Jurriaan Kamp

In this issue, Leah Dobkin, mother of three teens, writes about losing control of her kids to corporate America, a fear many parents share. Find tips on how to regain control by teaching your kids about advertising and consumerism. | April 2008 issue It is estimated that … [Read more...] about Teach your kids to be consumer conscious

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