Matthew Could Become One of Haiti’s Worst-Ever Hurricanes
The storm serves as a wake-up call for vulnerable parts of the world in an era of climate…
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Has the Red Cross Been Lying to Congress?
“One of the reasons they don’t want to answer the questions is it’s very embarrassing,” says Senator Charles…
How the Apocalypse Will Bring Out the Best in People
A gust of wind rocks the bird, and without warning it banks so hard that Pfc. Taveras thinks…
The American Red Cross May Not Know How Millions Donated After the Earthquake in Haiti Were Spent
Confidential documents also raise questions about the accuracy of the Red Cross’ count of how many Haitians it helped, concluding the figures on one project were “fairly meaningless.”
Where’s the Transparency on Haiti?
“I still have a lot more questions for the Red Cross,” says Senator Charles Grassley.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Former Community College Student Teaching English to Children Everywhere
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.
Culture and Privacy: A Sociology of the Shotgun House
This simple housing design represents much more than just a building technique.
When Technology Helps Us Become More Human
A group of tech savvy individuals are using their skills to create solutions to some of our biggest problems.
When Peacekeepers Become Disease Spreaders
When United Nations peacekeepers inadvertently started a cholera epidemic in Haiti, victims expected compensation from the world’s foremost human rights arbiter. What does it mean if they can’t get it?
The Lives of Dictators’ Wives
The fancy clothes and charitable works aren't incidental: The dictator’s spouse is an important part of maintaining power.