There Was Never a Pause in Rising Global Temperatures
New research has confirmed the results of a 2015 study led by scientists at the National Oceanic and…
Conservatives Plot Their Course in State Capitals Around the Country
Meeting in private, enthused activists promise that the growing Republican dominance in state government will unleash a wave…
Why Juvenile Prisoners Become Unhealthy Adults
Research shows that, the more time people spend behind bars as kids, the unhealthier they will be as…
By Age Six, Girls Start to Associate Brilliance With Boys
New research finds gender stereotyping starts very early in life. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Adam Berry/Getty Images) If…
Improving Los Angeles Public Transportation Is a Civil Rights Issue
Los Angeles County’s inability to expand public transportation limits access and further disenfranchises its most vulnerable populations. By…
It’s Pretty Easy to Crack Android’s Pattern Lock
All it takes is a little video and some object-tracking software, researchers find. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Jewel…
Does a Death in the Family Perpetuate Racial Inequality?
African Americans are more likely to lose a loved one, which could perpetuate disparities in health. By Nathan…
Can the Collins-Cassidy Plan Save the Affordable Care Act?
Two Republican Senators have an interesting proposal that allows states the option to keep or reject Obamacare. By…
Does the End of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Matter for Americans?
China will likely benefit from Donald Trump abandoning the TPP, but it remains to be seen how the…
The Future of Disability Rights in the White House
An interview with Maria Town, outgoing disability liaison at the Office of Public Engagement. By David M. Perry…