Republican debate made clear dangers of cutting humanities from universities

[ad_1] Bedazzled by the lucrative allures of STEM and the popularity of business degrees, universities have been defunding their humanities programs and transforming themselves into vocational training centers with five-star gyms. Foreign language departments are being eliminated at state universities and history, philosophy and English literature majors are on the chopping block everywhere. The hue… Continue reading Republican debate made clear dangers of cutting humanities from universities

Culture Club’s Boy George on the dangers of transphobia

[ad_1] Forty-one years after they hit No. 1 in their native U.K. with “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” Boy George and Culture Club will stop at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend for shows on Friday and Saturday nights. In some ways, of course, the flamboyant pop-soul group — on the road with George,… Continue reading Culture Club’s Boy George on the dangers of transphobia