How Islamophobia Spawned Racism Against Latinos
A new paper draws connections between fear of terrorists and anti-immigrant messaging. By Julie Morse Anti-immigrant rally in…
President Obama Is Creating the First U.S. Atlantic Marine Monument
Obama has protected more land and water than any other president in history. By Madeleine Thomas A sei…
The Surreal Politics of a Billionaire’s Tax Loophole
Hillary Clinton has gone even further than Donald Trump in promising to kill a tax break that benefits…
Get Education Right From the Start of School
We need to re-learn our ABCs and design a primary school system from scratch. By Ruby Takanishi (Photo:…
Dr. Oz: A Safe Space for Donald Trump
When daytime infotainment counts as medical transparency. By Ted Scheinman (Screenshot: The Dr. Oz Show/Harpo Productions) Republican presidential…
PS Picks: Our Recommendations for What to Watch, Read, and Listen to Right Now
This month: The Mapping Journey Project at the Museum of Modern Art; Mark Lilla's attempt to understand political reactionaries; Nate Parker's gritty new film, The Birth of a Nation; and the documentary Command and Control.
Monitoring Tropical Rainforests’ Health From Space
Researchers use satellite data to uncover signs if a forest might be in trouble. By Nathan Collins Monteverde,…
The Classist Implications of Life Extension Science
The life expectancy gap between rich and poor is already wide, but recent advances in biotechnology should force…
The New American Inequality
For American families, income inequality affects nearly everything else, from academic achievement to long-term health. Here’s how the…
This Program Is Helping Non-Citizens Have a Say at the Ballot Box
The Vote Allies initiative helps undocumented immigrants learn about American elections — while possibly even giving them a voice. By…