There’s Absolutely No Evidence That the Election Was Rigged
If millions of people voted illegally, we would have seen some sign of it. By Jessica Huseman &…
Here’s Why Donald Trump’s New EPA Chief Is a Climate Change Denier’s Dream
And they should have seen it coming. By Jared Keller Scott Pruitt arrives at Trump Tower on December…
Silent Sacrifice: Military Spouse Unemployment in America
Numerous military spouses give up their own employment opportunities while supporting their partners. Michelle Still Mehta discusses the…
The Life-Extending Health Benefits of Optimism
A new large-scale study finds women who maintain a positive outlook on life are less likely to die…
America’s Big Part-Time Problem
The economic recovery continues, but many workers still can’t find full-time work. By Dwyer Gunn (Photo: Tim Boyle/Getty…
Public Lands, a Safeguard Against Authoritarians, Are More Important Than Ever
They don’t just provide food, recreation, clean water, and jobs, but privacy too. With Trump in power, they’ll…
Dear Skiers: It’s Time to Turn Words Into Action on Climate Change
Winter sports enthusiasts can help lower emissions—if they’re smart about how they hit the slopes. By Bob Berwyn…
How Humans Shape Evolution, and Why It Matters
People have some wide-ranging effects on other species—and, ultimately, on ourselves. By Nathan Collins Altering the course of…
Steven Mnuchin Is Lucky Donald Trump Didn’t Mean What He Said on the Campaign Trail
Likely Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin has a long history of coming out ahead, even in questionable…
Which States Have More School Shootings, and Why?
New research finds fewer such tragic incidents in those with background checks, as well as higher spending on…