Trump Announces Neil Gorsuch as His Supreme Court Nominee
Gorsuch could be the next Supreme Court Justice. What does that mean for the president’s controversial executive order…
Betsy DeVos Clears First Vote to Become Secretary of Education
Still facing a wave of criticism, the appointee is headed for a full Senate vote. By Elena Gooray…
Gender Gaps and the Stalled Revolution
When you look for them, gender gaps seem to be almost everywhere, from athletic performance to workplace earnings…
How to Protect Your Digital Privacy in the Era of Surveillance and Public Shaming
Americans face unprecedented threats to the digital safety of their personal information. We offer nine tips to foil…
Are Home Solar-Energy Storage Batteries a Good Idea?
Not as good an idea as you might think, researchers argue—unless the batteries get more people to use…
Children Absorb Anti-Muslim Prejudice at an Early Age
In a new study, six- to 11-year-old Americans expressed biased attitudes, although only one-10th of them even knew…
The White House Just Announced It Won’t Go After Federal Protections for LGBT Americans
It seems religious freedom is a losing argument, even on the right. By Jared Keller (Photo: Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty…
The Myth of Trump
Forget 1984. To better understand Trump, read Mythologies. By James McWilliams (Photo: Martin Menu/Flickr) As Americans turn to…
Trump Just Fired the Acting Attorney General for Defying His Immigration Order
Sally Yates’ ouster is all about loyalty to the executive branch. By Jared Keller Sally Yates speaks during…
Was the Women’s March the Largest Mass Protest in American History?
It depends how you count the crowds. By Tristan Bridges & Tara Leigh Tober Protesters gather for the…