Social Justice How Belief in God Makes a Fighter’s Adversaries Seem Less Menacing New research finds thoughts of religion lead us to view potential enemies as less formidable. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice What’s the Real Goal of Islamic Terrorists? Israeli researchers suggest it may be inciting an anti-Muslim backlash. Tom Jacobs
Education Unconscious Teacher Bias Harms Black College Students New research finds implicit racism can lead to anxiety among instructors, leading to poorer lessons and lower test scores. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief In the Words of My Esteemed Opponent… Why you should mimic the opposition during a debate. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Benefits of the Ukulele on Kids’ Attitudes For certain Canadian children, music classes teach the benefits of sympathy and cooperation. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Are Religious People Healthier? Whether religiosity delays death depends on the cultural context. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Racism Between the Goal Posts New research finds black quarterbacks are benched far more often than their white counterparts. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Romantic Desires Drive Some Women From the Lab New research links women's poor performance on math tests with their wish to date a smarter man. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief American Flag Imagery Benefits Republicans It is indeed a grand old flag for the Grand Old Party. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Is Religion Hazardous to Your Child’s Moral Health? A study finds children raised in religious households are less altruistic than those raised in non-religious families. Tom Jacobs