Opinion - page 11

In the United States, mothers are allotted 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave if they meet the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) criteria, which includes “[having] worked for their employer at least 12 months, at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months and work at a location where the company employs 50 or more employees within 75 miles.” Compared to other countries, it’s clear that America is way behind in maternity leave policies. (Photo/Ana Tablas via Unsplash) Keep Reading

The aroma of warm food in cold weather and the gathering of family and friends for new memories and yearly traditions arrive as a new season emerges with one of North America’s holidays: Thanksgiving. Every year, families gather around the table to eat home-cooked meals and express what they are thankful for. (Photo/Kraken Images, Unsplash) Keep Reading

Wielding words as its weapon, the media can shape public perceptions of individuals or events, potentially marring reputations. (Photo/SciencesPo) Keep Reading

Zodiac signs, while once a silly way to correlate your birthday with arbitrary traits, have evolved into something far more serious. People of all ages, belief systems and genders are rapidly falling for this scam in droves, ignoring basic logic in favor of absurd pseudoscience. (Photo/Ella Gohari) Keep Reading