Here’s Evidence That Music Training Dampens Young Kids’ Aggressive Behavior
In studying music, kids learn self-discipline, which proves beneficial in other aspects of life. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
War of Words
From novels to comic books, writing fiction is helping veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan process the unspeakable—though sometimes…
Terrorism Fears Likely Benefit Clinton, Not Trump
A political scientist finds fear-mongering is less effective if it isn’t paired with actual policies. By Tom Jacobs…
Will Civilian Deaths in Yemen Force a Re-Set on U.S.-Saudi Relations?
A new report finds more than one-third of air raids on Yemen conducted by Saudi Arabia have destroyed…
California Just Passed the Most Stringent Pollutant Laws in the Nation
On Monday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed the most stringent law in the country to combat “super pollutants” — a…
Early Childhood Education Is Not a Profession
The early childhood education field does not conform to the standards of organized professions nor is it held…
Another Unreasonable Policy Proposal From Donald Trump: Homeschool Vouchers
Trump recently proposed billions in spending to allow the nation’s poorest students to leave public schools and enroll…
Insulting Donald Trump Isn’t Enough
Republican insiders who fear a Trump presidency need to actively endorse the only plausible alternative. By Seth Masket…
The Endangered Species Act Gets Some New Scientific Armor
The Fish and Wildlife Service has been criticized for letting politics influence Endangered Species Act decisions. Improved agency…
University Faculty Are Just Like the Rest of Us: Intolerant
New research suggests conservatives do face hostility in academia. But their attitudes toward liberals are just as negative.…