Americans Are Becoming Less Racist and Homophobic, According to New Research
But weight-related bias appears to be increasing.
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Holocaust Survivors Live Longer Lives, Israeli Researchers Find
While these survivors suffer more serious illnesses than their peers, they also die at later ages, according to a surprising new study.
How a New Congress Could Better Address the #MeToo Movement
Congress has not passed any harassment-related legislation beyond cleaning up its own internal process for handling complaints—but that could change as a result of the 2018 mid-terms.
Meet the Tattoo Artist Who Erases Racist Ink
At Redemption Ink, Dave Cutlip removes swastikas and gang symbols for free, determined to give people a second chance.
Increased Privatization of the VA Has Led to Longer Waits and Higher Costs for Taxpayers
An analysis of VA claims data shows that sending more vets to private care has not had the positive effects that were long promised by conservatives.
A Brief History of Showers as a Treatment and a Torture
Showers, now a mainstay of our daily routines, were once a cure for insanity and criminality.
All the Dead We Cannot See
Patrick Ball has advised nine truth commissions, four U.N. missions, and dozens of advocacy groups in more than 30 countries. And his non-profit, the Human Rights Data Analysis Group, "represents, without a doubt, the world's top people doing statistical work on human rights violations."
The Genetic Case Against Designer Babies
The science does not support the idea that we can alter a child's DNA to ensure certain health and intelligence outcomes.
Our Best Social Justice Stories of 2018
They're not all sad—many are stories of persistence, problem-solving, and triumph in the face of adversity.