My Brother Was Killed by al-Shabaab
Searching for reflection after a personal tragedy brought about by terrorism. By Brynne Morris A Somali soldier stands…
The IRS Tax Loophole That Rewards Excessive Water Use in the West
Experts fear tax deductions for water use as a “depleted asset” could actually worsen the crisis as rivers…
How to Encourage Political Supporters Without Lying to Them
The polls are probably an accurate picture of what’s happening right now—Trump is getting trounced—but the election is…
In the Long Run, Republicans Are Screwed
Younger voters are more liberal than their predecessors, and Donald Trump is driving them away from the GOP.…
If History Is a Guide, American Politics Is About to Get Weird
This election season bears a striking resemblance to the one back in 1896—you know, the one that radically…
The Law of Positive Attraction
HIV exposure laws criminalize private lies in the name of public health, but as medical treatment improves are…
An Inside Look at Utah’s Land Grab Legal Scheme
In a recent article, lawyers for the Utah legislature attempt to persuade the American public that national forests,…
The Anthropology of Optical Illusions
The environment you were raised in can influence even basic perception. By Lisa Wade Which line is longer?…
Looks Can Kill: The Deadly Results of Bad Design
From automobiles to software, poorly designed products just might kill you. By Lena Groeger Earlier this summer, 27-year-old…
Here’s Why the Navajo Nation Is Suing the EPA Over Colorado’s Mining Catastrophe
The San Juan River is one of the most sacred and agriculturally important areas to the Navajo Nation.…