At Stonewall, Public Land Conservation Meets LGBT Liberation
The newest unit of the National Park Service celebrates a gay bar and the rebellion it inspired. It…
The Clinton-Sanders Health-Care Compromise
Behind the Bernie Sanders-inspired expansion of Hillary Clinton’s health-care platform. By Dwyer Gunn (Photo: Justin Saglio/AFP/Getty Images) On…
Youth Suicides in Utah Are on the Rise
State officials aren’t sure exactly why, but there are several likely culprits — and targets for intervention. By Kate Wheeling…
After Orlando, Political Silence on LGBTQ Safety
Though the horrific attack could have served as an impetus for broader LGBTQ protections, policymakers have largely abandoned…
Want to Close the Racial Wealth Gap? Diversify the Technology Industry
The tech industry represents the economy of the future, and America’s future won’t—and shouldn’t—look much too much like…
A New Senate Bill Would Finally Open the Red Cross to Outside Oversight
Senator Charles Grassley introduces the American Red Cross Transparency Act. By Justin Elliott An American Red Cross building…
From ‘You’re So Vain’ to ‘I’m So Great’
Boasting is big in today’s pop hits. By Tom Jacobs Taylor Swift performs onstage during The 58th Grammy…
Stand Your Ground, Raise Your Crime Rate?
Laws designed to give individuals the right to defend themselves may be leading to increased rates of murder,…
Just How Biased Are Police Shootings?
Unarmed African Americans are as likely to be shot as armed whites, one study found. By Nathan Collins…
Was Climate Change Partly to Blame for Europe’s Deadly Heat Wave?
In 2003, climate change increased the risk of heat-related deaths by 70 percent in Paris and by 20…