Opinion

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Sheryl Lee Ralph stands on stage at TED2023

9 Best TED Talks To Watch During Women's History Month

This Women's History Month, learn from some of the world's most daring women leaders — and their TED Talks.
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Irina Karamanos Adrian stands on stage, wearing a lilac pantsuit

In Conversation With the Former First Lady of Chile, Irina Karamanos Adrian

In an exclusive interview, the former First Lady discusses the impact of dissolving the institutional position, challenges gender stereotypes, and advocating for a more nuanced political discourse.
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Meet The First Lady Who Transformed Her Title — And Then Quit

Irina Karamanos Adrian took on her role with the intention of stepping down as soon as she transformed what it meant to be a First Lady.
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I've Worn Bombas Socks Exclusively for 8 Years. Here's My Review.

While I have a few big critiques, I created this guide to help people on the fence about whether or not to pay a premium for Bombas socks. 
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An illustration of Daphne Frias: A Latina woman with short brown hair, in a wheelchair

Disability & Climate Justice: A Q&A with Daphne Frias

Grassroots activist, community organizer, and cancer survivor Daphne Frias discusses her experiences with disability rights, climate justice, and studying public health.
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Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data: On Good News & How To Make a Difference

In honor of the release of Hannah Ritchie’s TED Talk from TED 2023, we’re sharing our interview with her.
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Who am I when no one else is around?

The Pandemic Presented a Unique Opportunity for LGBTQ+ Folks To Be Themselves

I am one of the many ‘Pandemic Turned Me Gay’ case studies.
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A meme of a hand above a blue button labeled "$5 TB tests". "Danaher (if they're cool)"

14 Best Memes About Danaher & TB from John Green & Activists

Along with John Green, activists are spreading the word with memes to pressure Danaher to lower the cost of its tuberculosis tests.
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Ariel Waldman: Good News & Ways To Help Antarctica

TED speaker, NASA advisor, and National Geographic Explorer Ariel Waldman breaks down the common misunderstandings about Antarctica, the biggest problems the continent faces, and how we can take action now.
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An illustration of Pete Buttigieg. "In Conversation With U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg"

Why Pete Buttigieg is Hopeful About the Future of U.S. Transportation

Secretary Buttigieg sat down with us to talk about the importance of mobility, the future of transit, and how delivering for communities leads to a stronger democracy.
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This Philippines Aid Worker Fights Plastic Tide To Protect Island

A summer trip to Danjugan Island nature reserve in 2015 opened development worker Princess Bala-an's eyes to the wonders of marine life in the Philippines island region of Negros.
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Al Gore stands on stage

Uplifting Climate Change Good News — According To Al Gore

The climate crisis requires action, but Al Gore is helping us celebrate all the forward momentum we’ve made so far.
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