What the End of Ohio’s Golden Week Means for Minority Voters
The Supreme Court decided not to reinstate same-day registration in Ohio, which could disproportionately disenfranchise minority voters. By…
Trying to Understand Latinos for Trump
There’s a reason why some Latinos aren’t put off by Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric. By Laura Naumann Republican…
Single-Family Homes, but No Single Family
For models of 21st-century families, Mia Birdsong advises looking past stereotypes and to black Americans. By Mia Birdsong…
There’s a Name for That: Persistent Injustice Effect
It’s a simple idea, but one with widespread, high-stakes implications. By Peter C. Baker (Illustration: Elias Stein) Every so…
As Election Day Nears, Workers Are Fighting — and Bonding — Over Politics
A new survey reports one-quarter of employees have experienced negative consequences of political discussions at work. By Tom…
Are Humans to Blame for Marine Extinctions?
Human hunting and fishing practices are ushering in an extinction event unlike anything our planet has ever experienced.…
Music and Theater Students Are More Likely to Be Bullied
Ryan Murphy got it right in Glee. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: woodleywonderworks/Flickr) With the new school year underway,…
Even Systematic Reviews of Medical Science Are Mostly Bunk
Even meta-analyses are often unreliable. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Jenni C/Flickr) There are a fair number of reasons…
Super-Predators and Midnight Basketball
It’s time politicians take real responsibility for their participation in tough-on-crime demagoguery. By Malcolm Harris (Photo: B.C. Lorio/Flickr)…
Communist Wi-Fi
Logging onto the Internet in Cuba, where only 4.1 percent of households have home access. By Rick Paulas…