Why Is Participation in Food Assistance Programs Like WIC Declining?
New analysis of federal data shows the largest single-year decrease in WIC's history. Participation is down in SNAP and the school lunch program too.
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A Court Just Handed Trump an Immigration Victory. What Will It Mean for Asylum Seekers?
A federal court has decided to allow the administration to continue sending asylum seekers back to Mexico as the lawsuit against the Remain in Mexico plan makes its way through the legal system.
The Most Racist People Are Also the Most Likely to Underestimate Their Racism
New research finds that the famous Dunning-Kruger Effect extends to the way we think about our own racism and sexism.
Trump’s Pardon Is in Line With Americans’ Views About War Crimes
Trump has spoken in favor of Michael Behenna and other alleged military criminals, but he is far from the only one to do so.
Viewfinder: The One-Year Anniversary of the Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy
To mark the one-year anniversary of the Trump administration announcing its zero-tolerance family separation policy, a life-sized cage was set up by the group Families Belong Together on Capitol Hill.
Bernie Sanders Says His Campaign’s New Sexual Misconduct Policy Is the ‘Gold Standard’
Here's what experts say about best practices to prevent sexual harassment on the campaign trail.
Has ICE Found a Way to Get Around Sanctuary Policies?
The agency announced a new policy meant to combat sanctuary city policies, but legal experts say ICE's actual motives might be different.
How Evolution Has Shaped the Superhero Physique
New research suggests our fascination with these comic books and movies is based, in part, on the exaggerated sex appeal of their characters.
Country Hits Increasingly Objectify Women and Glorify Whiteness
New research finds that country hits in recent years show an increased emphasis on short-term sexual conquest—and on the celebration of whiteness.
Viewfinder: A Demonstration Against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Supporters of Juan Guaidó gather to demonstrate against the government of Nicolás Maduro in a vigil on May 5th, 2019, in Caracas, Venezuela.