Is Bernie Sanders Too Old to Be President?
There's an age minimum for president. A slate of older candidates invite the question of whether there should also be an age cap.
Browsing Category
Social Justice
6486 posts
The Future of Abortion in America Is in Chief Justice John Roberts’ Hands
After a surprising vote to stay a Louisiana law, the future of women's constitutional right to abortion appears to hang on the judgment of a single man.
How Reporting on Anti-Semitism Shapes Public Memory
Reports on anti-Semitism are important not because they act as a warning system to Jewish communities, but in how they remind the public of the dangers of anti-Semitic thought.
Women Presidents Are Judged More Harshly
Sexism doesn't stop once a woman gets into the nation's highest office, according to new research.
There’s a Growing Push to Rescind the Medals of Honor Awarded to the U.S. Soldiers at Wounded Knee
Tweets by Donald Trump about Elizabeth Warren prompted a Native American voting rights group to call for honors bestowed on the perpetrators of the massacre to be rescinded.
L.A. County’s New Sheriff Announced Reforms to Limit ICE. Immigrant Rights Groups Don’t Think They Go Far Enough.
Alex Villanueva says he'll reduce the number of misdemeanors considered grounds for deportation, but will continue to allow ICE contractors to transfer undocumented inmates into ICE custody.
‘Meet a Muslim’
Each weekend, Harris Zafar drives into downtown Portland and allows anyone to ask him anything about Islam.
A Movement for Personal Data Protection From Tech Giants Rises in China
New developments in the private sector provide a striking contrast from China's perceived status as a surveillance state—even as the government continues to monitor its citizens.
Farewell to the Trump Political Appointee Who Brought IT Chaos to the Department of Veterans Affairs
The story of the former CIO is an illustrative example of how Trump has appointed political allies to leadership positions in the VA, leaving veterans to suffer the consequences of poor leadership and political infighting.
A Senior Adviser to Robert Wilkie Used VA Funds to Pay for Travel Costs
The department paid for Darin Selnick's flights from his home in California to Washington, D.C., hotel stays, and foods with taxpayer funds—raising ethical concerns.