James Brown Kept the Peace in Boston After MLK Was Assassinated. Is Such Solidarity Possible Today?
Is a moment of solidarity possible in an age of decentralized media?
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The NIH Just Announced a Billion-Dollar Initiative to Combat Opioid Addiction
On Wednesday, federal science and policy speakers outlined their plans for combating opioid addiction.
Viewfinder: A Joint Press Conference Signals Cooperation Between Turkey and Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hold a joint press conference after their meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, on April 3rd, 2018.
Workplace Shootings Like Today’s at YouTube Are Becoming More Common
At least four people are injured and one is dead after today's shooting, and government statistics show that workplace shootings are on the rise.
A Republican Congressman Calls for Scott Pruitt’s Removal
The EPA administrator is currently embroiled in a series of controversies.
The Goal of the ‘Fake News’ Canard Isn’t Propaganda—It’s Epistemic Chaos
What started as a political tactic has evolved into a social virus.
Breaking Down Virtual-Reality Walls May Boost Creativity
Chinese researchers demonstrate how high-tech tools can be used to harness the power of metaphor.
The Secret to Understanding the Health Insurance Debates
When it comes to health insurance, you get what you pay for.
Viewfinder: Kentucky Public School Teachers Protest Pension Cuts
Public school teachers and their supporters protest against a pension reform bill at the Kentucky State Capitol on April 2nd, 2018, in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Can Ireland Steady Relations Between the U.S. and the E.U.?
Recent diplomatic maneuvers show that the country is ready to make securing positive relations with the E.U.-skeptical Trump administration a priority.