Why We Whitewash Trump’s Transgressions
Psychological research suggests people more easily excuse ethical lapses when they’re committed by someone who is perceived as…
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Stand Up and Be Counted—Maybe
Provisional ballots, meant to ensure every voter gets access to the ballot, are often tossed out. By Jessica…
Is Donald Trump Somehow Tarnishing Islamophobia?
Americans may be growing increasingly tolerant toward a minority group simply because they don’t wish to be associated…
Will Hillary Clinton Ever Escape the Shadow of Her Email Scandal?
How the email saga could derail Clinton’s potential presidency. By Jared Keller (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images) Hillary Clinton’s…
Donald Trump Calls for a ‘New Deal for Black America’
The Republican nominee promised yesterday to do more for African Americans than Hillary Clinton. By Dwyer Gunn Donald…
A Short History of Walk of Fame Star Vandalism
Don’t feel too bad, Donald: People often vent their feelings upon those famous pink stars. By Francie Diep…
Among Trump Supporters, There’s a Real Fear of Whites Becoming the American Minority
Without denying the painful reality of economic dislocation, let’s not downplay the role racial anxiety plays in the…
Voting, Even When It Makes You Sick
Millennials face an important choice this Election Day between idealism and pragmatism. By Glen Retief Mogomotsi More looks…
Try as He Might, Donald Trump Is Not Stoking a Crisis in Government’s Legitimacy
If anything, surveys show that people in 2016 are more confident that their vote will be fairly counted…
Why Bad Ballot Design Is a Really Significant Problem
There is a widespread problem with ballots in the United States: they’re often horribly designed.