Technology sucks. It really does. Yes, it saves lives, puts us in contact with people we don’t see often, makes things more efficient, and much …
Holly Goldberg Sloan ‘Short’ Blog Tour: Being Short, Musicals, and Writing
In Holly Goldberg Sloan’s latest novel for children, Short, the advantages and disadvantages of size are explored through the perspective of her bold and completely …
Child Eight by Elizabeth Gibson
In one of my optimistic fantasies in which I finally am in a position to have kids, I and my partner have eight children between …
Stand Tall International: An Interview with Charity Co-Founder Masha Balovlenkov
Welcome back, Germ readers! Recently, Germ had the great honor of interviewing Masha Balovlenkov, co-founder of the non-profit organization Stand Tall International. Through her team’s …
Christian McPhilamy: The Littlest Organ Donor
What were you doing when you were eight? Playing with princesses and knights in shining armor? Practicing your times tables? Conquering bullies for the greater …
Free the Girls!
“What if we gave the average woman the opportunity to partner with women who have been rescued from human trafficking?” — Free the Girls Co-Founder Dave …
Sam Smith and John Legend Teamed Up to Sing “Lay Me Down” for a Good Cause
Sam Smith’s song “Lay Me Down (feat. John Legend)” is the official single for this year’s Red Nose Day, taking place on March 13th. Red Nose Day …
Center in India Determined to Help Women and Children
It was a typical winter day in December — slightly hazy with sunlight filtering in through the tall neem, gulmohar, and mango trees lining the …