Why We Engage in Tribalism, Nationalism, and Scapegoating
Robert Sapolsky reveals the biological basis for our most unfortunate traits—and insists change is possible.
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Viewfinder: Marching in London for Workplace Equality
Thousands of protesters march during the March4Women event on March 4th, 2018, in London, England.
ICE Agents Arrest 150 People in Northern California
ICE officials blasted Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf for alerting people of the raids ahead of time.
The Trump Administration Is Reportedly Separating Hundreds of Immigrant Children From Their Parents
A lawsuit filed Monday aims to reunite a Congolese mother and her daughter, ripped apart at separate detention facilities as part of an apparent plan to discourage new asylum seekers.
Can You Be Pro-Choice and Grieve Your Abortion?
Kassi Underwood's memoir, May Cause Love, probes the difficulties many feminists feel in expressing grief around abortions in a way that doesn't set the pro-choice movement back.
Anti-Semitic Incidents in the U.S. Rose 57 Percent in 2017
There were 1,986 reported anti-Semitic incidents last year.
‘I Hope That People Choose Empathy’: A Conversation With Atia Abawi
The journalist and novelist discusses her new novel about a Syrian refugee—and the power and reach of the young adult genre.
Viewfinder: A Refugee Camp in Northeastern Syria
Displaced Syrians carry boxes of humanitarian aid supplied by the United Nations Children's Fund at a refugee camp in Syria's northeastern Hassakeh province on February 26th, 2018.
The Problem With Being Tall, Male, and Black
New research finds the advantages enjoyed by tall white men are largely negated for their counterparts of color.
A Federal Appeals Court Rules That the Civil Rights Act Protects Gay Employees
The court's decision marks a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to roll back protections for LGBT communities.