'Civic Saturday' inspires a renewed appreciation of the rights and duties of citizenship Do we teach civics anymore? Technically, yes, in the public school systems of all 50 states. We often call it government. But are these courses... John O'Brien
What’s really going on? Brooke Gladstone helps sort fact from fiction If you’re a regular listener to WNYC’s On The Media , you know that Brooke Gladstone is a force in journalism. You hear her commitment to accurate,... John O'Brien
Well it’s 1, 2, 3, what are you fighting for, now? Bill Ayers has some ideas The name Bill Ayers rings a bell for people of a certain age. He is one of the icons of '60s and '70s counterculture and anti-Vietnam War movements. As... John O'Brien
Wake up! Our democratic institutions are under attack, says author Author David Neiwert would prefer to write books about whales at this point in his career. Seriously. He’s done it. He says it’s much less stressful... John O'Brien
Feminism’s 'Nasty Women' stand up to Trump On the night of November 8, 2016, many writers and journalists were preparing pieces on what it would mean for the United States to elect its first... John O'Brien
‘No simple contract:’ UW community members read the U.S. Constitution Twelve years ago the University of Washington Libraries staff started a tradition. They invited UW students, staff, and the general public to join them... John O'Brien
If you’re concerned about your tech privacy, buckle up for this challenging talk If you find yourself checking your phone — a lot — or feeling phantom vibrations, there’s a good reason. Big technology companies (Google, Apple, Amazon... John O'Brien
The autonomous car revolution could be just around the corner Many of us spend large portions of our lives in cars. Many of us are annoyed by other people in their cars. The fact is, human beings behind the wheels... John O'Brien
How have the rules changed around sex and consent? This talk by and discussion with author Vanessa Grigoriadis explores the complicated politics of modern sexuality. It pushes the conversation toward the... John O'Brien
'My Family's Slave' wasn’t clickbait. It was brutal honesty The cover article of this year’s June issue of The Atlantic magazine concerned a woman called Lola. “ My Family’s Slave ” was written by Alex Tizon, a... John O'Brien
