The “weekend of resistance” in Ferguson, MO, in response to the fatal shooting of Michael (Hands Up, Don’t Shoot) Brown—and my view that his death is a public health problem—seems like a distant memory. After the non-indictment verdict for the officer involved, tensions across the country were further compounded by the failure of a Staten […]
While debate continues about the implications of shorter and shorter content on social media, do we know anything about whether these channels help improve our networks or strengthen relationships? A recent study looks at whether Twitter actually builds meaningful connections by examining the formation of “bridging” and “bonding” social capital. The study used social media […]
Last week, my son turned 18 months old. This may not seem significant, but my partner and I are celebrating. We have reached this milestone together by navigating some frustrating times, changing roles, shifting strategies, emergency middle-of-the-night meetings and lots (and lots) of diaper cream. We found that our partnership requires adaptability, reflection and planning […]