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It’s Not Just Bad Behavior – Why Social Media Design Makes it Hard to Have Constructive Disagreements Online

Photo by Tumisu from Pixabay Amanda Baughan, University of Washington Good-faith disagreements are a normal part of society and building strong relationships. Yet it’s difficult to engage in good-faith disagreements Continue Reading →
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Where Art is Essential: New Leadership at KZAX and Make.Shift Sets Out to Strengthen Support for Bellingham Artists

KZAX stickers designed by Nicole Sletta When Rick Chyme, KZAX’s new station manager, moved to Bellingham in 2018, he knew that his first outing would be a visit to the Continue Reading →
A Unique Gift: WGDR Announces New Status as an Independent Community Radio Station

The WGDR Family. Photo used with permission by the WGDR board. After nearly 50 years, WGDR is now community-owned. The Vermont station has changed hands from its original home at Continue Reading →
How Dangerous Are Radio Frequencies?

Radio Towers on Sandia Peak, Near Albuquerque, NM. Photo by Daniel Mayer The word radiation refers to any source that emits energy. This can include televisions, the sun, and the Continue Reading →
Pandemic Misery Index Reveals Far-Reaching Impact of COVID-19 on American Lives, Especially on Blacks and Latinos

Full pandemic recovery for all Americans will require interventions that address systemic inequality. Photo by DonnaLynn52 Kyla Thomas, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences With more than 30 Continue Reading →