Imagine living in New York and taking MTA transportation (fare: $2.75) from home to work and back three to five days a week. Imagine pulling in …
The Corruption of the Runway Modeling Industry
We all know that runway modeling creates unnecessary standards of perfection for girls to meet. Girls everywhere are harmfully influenced by this fabricated industry that …
Badass Ladies in History: Boudica the Celtic Warrior Queen
Hello, Germ readers, and welcome back to another installment of Badass Ladies in History! It wouldn’t be back-to-school season if we didn’t help you all …
Native American Day: The Long Fight
A little over 100 years ago, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, set out on a horseback tour of the United States, determined to convince the …
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th to October 15th is a very important cultural time in which many celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This month celebrates the cultures of those who came …
Today Is International Peace Day!
“The United Nations invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education …
Malala Yousafzai Graduates High School with Top Grades!
Human rights activist Malala Yousafzai recently graduated with top grades from her high school in the United Kingdom. She received a 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, and …
Saudi Women Have Been Granted Suffrage, but Progress Has Yet to Be Made
Saudi Arabia has long been known as one of the most patriarchal of the world’s countries — based on its restrictive attitudes and legal systems …
World Suicide Prevention Day 2015
Today is the annual World Suicide Prevention Day, and according to the International Association of Suicide Prevention website, the point of today is “to focus …