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Facebook doesn't necessarily make us lonely, but it does threaten our ability to be authentic in our relationships with others.

How do you accept your White privilege? What do you do about the knowledge? The guilt?

The independent upland tribes and groups of Southeast Asia who populate the region of "Zomia" may share similar strategies with Occupy Wall Street.

I'm an American underwater in debt and with a stagnant income. Which group should I support: the Tea Party or Occupy Wall Street?

Apple's dirty little secret: It has failed to create jobs or give back to society.

The economic system in America is undermining democracy. Even though #OccupyWallStreet does not have a clear cut agenda, it proves a very important point: Reform is needed in the U.S.

Join the debate: Is President Obama’s solution to America’s deficit woes, increasing taxes on the rich, a good approach?

In order to effectively mobilize for economic equality, Occupy Wall Street activists should abandon their framework for tactical revolution.

Join the Debate: Ever since gay rights activists began fighting for same-sex marriage, others have debated whether it is a good idea. Where do you stand?

To reform college athletics, the NCAA should pursue the simple strategy of paying big sport athletes.

Required insurance coverage of birth control without co-pays is a victory for our health care system.

History shows American media and government have worked hand-in-hand to facilitate public support for policy decisions, especially on war. Our society can't accept this partnership.

Our generation has an opportunity to leverage Internet 2.0 and social media into an asset for democracy.

The men in high profile political infidelities suffer a great amount of public scrutiny, but most of their mistresses are just as responsible for the scandal.

Movies have a powerful way to help us better understand and react to policy. Here are some of the best of our decade and generation.

Racism is not only a psychological problem. It is also a political and economic issue — one which maintains a set hierarchy in our society.

In Spain, unemployment is so bad that young people are rewriting their resumes to make themselves look less smart, hoping employers will hire less educated people for lower salaries.

Giving to certain types of charities creates a paternalistic relationship which conditions people to rely on handouts. You should donate to charities that help people help themselves.

There is a real danger that women will get left behind in Egypt's post-Mubarak transition. For a real democracy to take hold, it is imperative that women’s rights not be neglected.

As Obama prepares to deliver his second Middle East speech, this article delves into the complicated history and dynamics that can hurt his credibility in establishing a new direction forward.