Social Justice Proving the Theorem: Politician Equals Hypocrite It's long been noted that power corrupts, but it also makes people hypocrites, too. Emily Badger
Social Justice Trying the Foot Soldiers The final wave of Nazi trials focuses on now-octogenarian pawns of the end game that was the Holocaust. Michael Scott Moore
Social Justice Breaking the Link Between Fear and Conservatism New research suggests the contemplation of compassion can negate the power of threat to increase support for conservative values. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Fearless Flying with Fred H. Cate Privacy and security expert Fred H. Cate believes we can make it safer to fly without a new airport security system — but we do need to improve the one we have. Elisabeth Best
Social Justice The Genetics of Political Intensity Your genes may determine whether you cling furiously to your political beliefs or cast them aside at a shift in the breeze. Elisabeth Best
Social Justice Ink on Skin Doesn’t Necessarily Indicate Sin A new study of college students finds a correlation between body art and deviant behavior, but only for those with multiple tattoos or piercings. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Why It’s ‘OK’ to Leave the Party for a Quick Smoke College party-goers share their reasons puffing on the patio ... and other odd studies highlighted in this month's Cocktail Napkin. Matt Palmquist
Social Justice The Nine of 2009 Full cliché ahead! At least this year-end list connects to good journalism. John Mecklin
Economics 10 (Potentially) Cool Innovations from Government The passing year has brought some technology and good ideas that just may improve the delivery of government services in the United States. Emily Badger
Social Justice The Awkward Case for Preserving Holocaust Relics As time erodes the ephemera of genocide, the purpose behind preserving every physical bit of atrocity becomes a question for archivists and ethicists. Michael Scott Moore