Eleanor Stanford

Bio

British franco-fille based in New York City and still recovering from Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Now freelancing with an obsession with global gender politics and a love of made up words.
Germany Has the Immigration Policy That America Can Only Dream Of
By Eleanor Stanford
In the last couple of years, both liberal and conservative voices have slammed Obama for his immigration policy as he has struggled to manage the political and social impact of the United States' 12 million immigrants. But not all nations consider…
7 European Colleges as Good as the Ivy League — and Cheaper
By Eleanor Stanford
Going to college these days in the U.S. is the most expensive it's ever been and yet the cost of not going is also higher than ever — Pew found college graduated millennials earn, on average, $17,500 more annually than their contemporaries with less…
This Was the Syrian Civil War's Bloodiest Week Yet — And You Probably Heard Nothing About It
By Eleanor Stanford
In the last week, 1,700 people died in Syria, making it the deadliest seven days since the conflict started three years ago. Of those casualties, 700 died in two days. Experts say this week marks a shift in the pattern of fighting, as opposition…
Sweden Gives New Dads Something That Americans Can Only Dream Of
By Eleanor Stanford
If you want proof that patriarchy damages men as well as women, look no further than the way we view paternity leave. The division of responsibility in caring for newborns is crucial in determining the balance of child care for years to come. And…
7 Vintage Images That Will Make You Wish You Lived in Mumbai in the 1960s
By Eleanor Stanford
In the 1960s, Mumbai was a very different place. India gained independence from Britain in 1947 and bloody protests followed over where to draw the borders of Bombay State. In 1960 the State was split along linguistic lines and Mumbai — then called…
There's a Japanese Tradition That Every American Office Needs to Implement Right Now
By Eleanor Stanford
You've conquered the morning at your desk. You've bought your lunch, and you've consumed it. All the blood is rushing to your stomach. Your eyelids are drooping as you contemplate the long afternoon stretch ahead. This is the moment when every…
If You Live in This Country, You'll Have Free WiFi Access Everywhere You Go
By Eleanor Stanford
Most of us are lucky enough to take Internet access for granted. Sure, you'll make sure the cafe you're heading to has WiFi and remember to pay the bill on time, but it is easy to forget that convenient and fast access to the Internet is a…
7 Stereotypes About French People, Debunked
By Eleanor Stanford
We like to think we know the French. More than any other European country, their national stereotype has been honed over years of bad accents in movies and Pepé Le Pew.  But America has shown it doesn't really get what makes the French tick. A few…
7 Futuristic Japanese Gadgets That America Needs to Adopt Immediately
By Eleanor Stanford
Even though half of U.S. economic growth came from technological innovation during the past 50 years, it looks like that is rapidly changing, as the land of the free falls behind its international counterparts when it comes to math and…
You Should Take Your Next Vacation in This Bay Full of Swimming Pigs
By Eleanor Stanford
Summer in the city can be tough. All that sun bouncing off concrete and back at your eyeballs. Dubious smells you never noticed a few months ago are now assaulting your nostrils. You now have to hunt down a spot of grass in a park full of people…