Why the Language of Mass Murder Matters
Make no mistake: The Charleston shooting was an act of terrorism.
Rachel Dolezal and the Coming Uncoupling of Race in America
New data from multiracial Americans suggests that race is more fluid than ever in the U.S.
‘Religious Freedom’ Is a Losing Argument Against LGBT Rights—Even Among Christians
A new poll shows that a well-trodden legal argument against same-sex marriage isn’t as popular as it seems.
Americans Are Staying as Far Away From Each Other as Possible
New research suggests the atomization of American culture is proceeding as expected.
Can Bystander Videos Effectively Stop Police Misconduct?
An incident at a Texas pool party puts the psychology of surveillance to the test.
Hacking Is the New Normal
A series of humiliations for the U.S. government represent a brave new world for Americans and their data.
The EPA Says Fracking Isn’t That Awful for Drinking Water After All
A long-awaited report from the Environmental Protection Agency is a boon for the gas industry—sort of.
The Supreme Court Just Made Online Harassment a Little Bit Easier
The Supreme Court threw out a conviction over Facebook threats—and set a troubling precedent in the process.