When Psychologists Become Wardens
Psychologists have worked in jails and prisons for decades. Maybe they should be running them.
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Libraries Are the Future of Manufacturing in the United States
Public libraries are becoming a one-stop shop for manufacturing in the digital age. Because libraries are investing in machines like 3-D printers, someday soon everyone with access to a public library could become an inventor or create something.
You Can’t Borrow Your Way Out of a Major Pension Crisis
After a court ruling, Illinois' legacy of borrowing to cover public employee pensions landed a $2.2 billion problem in Chicago's lap. It won't be the last major city to struggle with this situation.
Screw You, NFL Draft
Turns out the overblown, unnecessary annual hoopla costs its host city more than it's worth.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The First-Generation College Student Modifying the Memories of Humans
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The National Science Foundation Fellow With a Passion for Working Around the Clock
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The One-Time Liquor Store Stock Boy Analyzing Some of Our Closest Relationships
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Why the ACLU’s New Numbers on Stops in Chicago Aren’t Enough
Stop-and-frisk may have gained notoriety in New York City, but a new analysis finds Chicago police stops people more often than their New York counterparts do, and is less transparent about it.
Private University Police Patrol Off-Campus (and Off the Record)
Members of the University of Chicago Police Department carry guns, make arrests, and patrol tens of thousands of residents unaffiliated with the university—but they don’t have to disclose any information about stops, arrests, and policies. Two Illinois Representatives are finally trying to change that.