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Election Day and Voter Turnout: Factors Affecting Participation in Democracy 

Convenience. Fear. Legal obligation. Apathy. There are many factors that impact participation in the democratic process of voting in global elections. Let’s explore some of the complex dynamics that influence voter turnout throughout the world.  Voter Turnout Boosters and Barriers  Holidays and Weekends  Countries like South Korea have declared election day a public holiday, making…

Psychology
Election Anxiety: Understanding and Managing Voter Stress 

A nerve-wracking day is approaching, and since Halloween has already passed, you know it must be that other day. Thankfully, presidential Election Day only happens once every four years, because it has Americans seriously stressed. According to an American Psychiatric Association poll, 73% of U.S. adults are anxious about the 2024 election. Let’s examine a…

Humanities
The History of Día de Los Muertos 

Starting at midnight on November 1st, families across Mexico and beyond celebrate the cherished annual tradition of Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), coming together to welcome back the souls of their departed loved ones. On the evening of October 31st, families prepare elaborate altars, traditional food and drink, and colorful costumes…

Business
The Evolution of Accounting Standards: From GAAP to IFRS 

The stock market crash of 1929 ushered in an era of economic uncertainty that saw many businesses shutter, banks fail, and life savings evaporate. This economic cataclysm triggered the development of new accounting standards that are still in use today. Here we’ll examine the world’s two primary sets of accounting standards and some related organizations,…

Education
Beyond Labels: Removing the Stigma of Special Education 

When you think of special education, what comes to mind? You might picture students with developmental delays, speech or language impairments, or other observable challenges. While these are accurate, it’s important to remember that special education also supports students with a range of less visible needs. Despite this, society often focuses on more severe disabilities. …

Humanities
The History of Halloween 

As store aisles fill with skeletons, ghouls, and endless bags of candy, children begin the great debate over whether to be witches or firefighters for Halloween. Meanwhile, adults across the country start adding gargantuan bags of candy to their normal grocery lists in preparation for trick-or-treaters.  This raises the question: Has trick-or-treating always been a…

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