Current problems of STEM education in the US – And what to do about them

Ever since President Barak Obama called upon Americans to “move from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math”, STEM education has captured the attention of the nation. Various stakeholders, ranging from policy makers and industry experts to administrators to educators on the ground are worried that America might be losing…

The Need for Wider STEM Education in the US – And Ways to Achieve it

The Need for Wider STEM Education in the US – And Ways to Achieve it

In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about STEM education and its need in the emerging workforce in the United States. Policy makers, educators and economists have pointed out that in an intensely globalized world, unless young American adults are equipped with STEM skills, the country will soon lose its traditional edge…

Gillette Uses New Ad Buy To Lecture Men On Toxic Masculinity

Evie Fordham Brand adviser Dean Crutchfield called Gillette’s new ad campaign fighting so-called toxic masculinity a “risky move.” The nearly two-minute ad, titled “We Believe,” doesn’t focus on men shaving and instead shows footage of men interacting. The campaign could represent a grab for the millennial market and its huge buying power often motivated by…

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The Crusade Against Online Gambling

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: It’s not shocking to hear that some Republicans, for all their talk about state’s rights and holding up the 10th Amendment, sometimes sacrifice their principles for their corporate donors. Sheldon Adelson, one of the most influential and richest GOP donors, is a casino mogul, who recently spent $10 billion to…