Sophia Lepore
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California, United States
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Past articles by Sophia:
Guess Who Bullies At School Target The Most
Sure, nerds are harassed, but they’re not the only ones. → Read More
Activists to Retailers: Shoppers Need to Know Who's Making the Clothes
Advocates for garment workers think that people will avoid buying clothing they know was made in a sweatshop. → Read More
Why Art Is the Key to Closing the STEM Gender Gap
Research shows that more boys than girls are likely to pursue careers in math and science fields. → Read More
7 Things You Use Every Day That Contain Palm Oil
The seemingly inescapable ingredient is responsible for deforestation and wildlife endangerment. → Read More
6 Tips for a Bee Friendly Lifestyle
Bee conscience plants and smart consumer choices may help save the declining bee populations. → Read More
UNICEF Warns World: 2 Billion Children Breathe Toxic Air
Alarming rates of pollution cause concern for kids’ health. → Read More
Skateboarding Is Not a Crime—It’s a Lifeline
With summer skate camps and after-school programs, the Harold Hunter Foundation keeps Gotham’s kids on the straight path. → Read More
Will Hearing From Garment Workers Finally Change Fast Fashion?
A new research project will interview women who labor in clothing factories in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and India. → Read More
10 Needlessly Gendered Halloween Costumes
It’s the time of year when Americans are finalizing their Halloween costumes. But plenty of tricks are in store for women who want to dress up as familiar characters. Even seemingly neutral costumes reveal the unequal way women are treated. Click through to see how gendered the outfits can get. → Read More
10 Needlessly Gendered Halloween Costumes
It’s the time of year when Americans are finalizing their Halloween costumes. But plenty of tricks are in store for women who want to dress up as familiar characters. Even seemingly neutral costumes reveal the unequal way women are treated. Scroll down to see how gendered the outfits can get. → Read More
Is Your City One of the Greenest in America?
An analysis reveals which urban areas are making a commitment to sustainability. → Read More
You’re Welcome, World: America Is Behind Climbing Childhood Obesity Rates
Increasing obesity levels cause concern for the next generation. → Read More
Nearly Half of College Kids Go Hungry—Even With Jobs and Financial Aid
Students are facing food insecurity despite assistance programs. → Read More
Advocates Warn: As Latinos Become Majority, Their Well-Being Must Improve
Severe poverty and low literacy rates are among the challenges facing a new generation. → Read More
LGBT Students Say Teachers Are Still Lax on Homophobia
The majority of students are still being bullied, and it isn’t getting much better for LGBT kids. → Read More
Even Organic Baby Food Might Still Contain Lead
None of the items tested by the nonprofit Clean Label Project was free of potentially harmful contaminants. → Read More