Pork or Pig: Words Can Hurt You, Especially if You’re an Animal
Research confirms we use language to emotionally distance ourselves from violence and the act of killing. By James…
From Transparency to Democracy
What’s better than openness? Openness coupled with engagement. By Hollie Russon-Gilman & K. Sabeel Rahman (Photo: Laurent Dard/AFP/Getty…
Few Answers and No Justice for the Mexican Towns Attacked by the Cartel
A new report finds that the Mexican government failed to stop a door-to-door campaign of killing that went…
California Voters Can’t Take ‘Ballot Selfies’ This Election
Bummer, smartphone fans: Amid concerns over voting rights ahead of next week’s election, a judge just blocked one…
The Numbers Behind Trump’s Repeal and Replace Proposal
This week, Trump’s focused once again on the Affordable Care Act. By Dwyer Gunn Donald Trump delivers remarks…
Why We Whitewash Trump’s Transgressions
Psychological research suggests people more easily excuse ethical lapses when they’re committed by someone who is perceived as…
The World Is on Track to Fall Short of Paris Agreement Goals
The Emissions Gap Report finds that the world is on track to overshoot emissions reduction targets in 2030—and…
‘Pitch’ and the Three-Pronged Psyche of Black Female Athletes
Intentionally or otherwise, Fox’s new show peels back the layers of an experience that is studied by scholars,…
What It’s Like to Give Birth As a Transgender Man
Trevor MacDonald’s second pregnancy got complicated. That’s when a trans-friendly OBGYN became crucial. By Marissa Higgins Trevor MacDonald…
As Californians Fight Over Fresh Water, the San Francisco Bay Barely Survives
Drought, industrial-scale agriculture, and an outdated water rights system are killing the largest estuary in the American West,…