Why Don’t We Tip Flight Attendants?
When the airline industry was just getting off the ground, many thought it would be an insult to tip white stewards.
In Defense of Hook-Up Culture
The vast majority of college students prefer dating to hooking up, and most want to be in a committed relationship. Hooking up helps them get there.
George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, and Racial Bias in ‘Justifiable Homicide’ Trials
In the 29 states that use the law, stand your ground increases the likelihood of a justified homicide ruling—but only when a white person is accused of killing a black person.
What ‘Literacy Tests’ Looked Like in Louisiana Before the Voting Rights Act
Since the Supreme Court struck down a key part of the Voting Rights Act, states have already moved to implement changes to voting laws previously identified as discriminatory. Is this what we're going back to?
Why Is the Way Physicians Want to Die So Different From the Rest of Us?
Given the opportunity, most doctors would turn down almost every form of intervention available.
Should Moms Hate Childless Women?
Adrienne Rich calls attention to a ubiquitous system that pits women against each other. Recognizing it should help us to encourage and support instead.
How Parental Leave Policy Contributes to the Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor
Until we recognize that maternity and paternity leave are linked to class privilege, we won't be able to change anything.
From Appearance to Identity: How Census Data Collection Changed Race in America
What happens when you let everyone self-identify?
The Manly Origins of Cheerleading
Prior to the 1960s, the ideal cheerleader was a strong male athlete with leadership skills.