Food-Stamp Fear Mongers and the Racist Politics of Hunger
Food-stamp fear mongers suggesting low-income undocumented immigrants are disproportionately consuming the $55.7 billion spent on the Supplemental Nutrition…
Legislators Must Recognize How Central Gender Is to Security Policy
Until policymakers recognize how central gender is to every security policy and issue, we will continue to live…
Could Programs to Help Undocumented Immigrants Get Driver’s Licenses Backfire?
Advocates fear that programs in a dozen states might be used by a Trump administration to bolster deportations…
Can Rom-Coms Make You a Better Person?
Don’t underestimate the effects of consistently communing with Hugh Grant. By Tom Jacobs Hugh Grant: rom-com God. (Photo…
Are Cows Behind the Uptick in Methane Emissions?
Scientists highlight a worrying—and not well understood—spike in atmospheric methane. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images) Though…
Could the Electoral College Really Stop Donald Trump? And Should It?
It would be a highly unusual move, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily a bad idea. By Seth…
Fantastic Beasts and How to Mind Them
Inher first original screenplay, J.K. Rowling introduces audiences to a thrilling offshoot of the Harry Potter universe — but misses…
Can Deforestation Lead to Disease?
Land use changes in French Guiana make it possible for a potentially debilitating bacteria to thrive. By Nathan…
Creating Equity by Teaching Equality: The Implications of California’s LGBTQ-Inclusive Framework
Prior to 2016, few public schools taught students about LGBTQ identities, civil rights, or contributions to U.S. history,…
Here’s Why Donald Trump’s New Labor Secretary Is Bad for Labor
Andrew Puzder could spell bad news for low-wage workers. By Jared Keller Andrew Puzder exits after his meeting…