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Social Justice

Overcrowded Prisons Giving Old Inmates New Life

Aging prisoners serving long sentences are filling overcrowded lockups across the nation. Colorado prison officials hope a new program will help let some of these old guys get out — and stay out.

Joshua Zaffos

Environment

A Discernible Human Influence: Schneider and Climate Change

Climate scientists carry forth the memory, spirit, and research of Stephen Schneider, the field's greatest ambassador.

Joshua Zaffos

Social Justice

A Spotlight on the 9/11 Anti-Muslim Backlash

Ten years after the attacks, a sociologist sizes up the social impacts of post-9/11 anti-Muslim prejudice in the United States.

Joshua Zaffos

Social Justice

After the Aftermath

Long after the benefit concerts are finished, the victims of hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis suffer severe emotional aftershocks. Is there a better way to respond to disaster?

Joshua Zaffos