The American Bar Association’s Ban on Sexist Terms Won’t Eliminate Sexism
It only does away with certain buzzwords.
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The Spread of Pro-Pot Legislation Across America
Nebraska and Oklahoma have a problem with Colorado's lax marijuana laws.
Why Does Citizenship Matter?
How national affiliation became such an important part of our personal identity.
What Happens if (or When) Edward Snowden Faces a Jury?
The George Zimmerman trial has provoked a national conversation on race. The NSA probably doesn't want one on security.
Face to Face With More Electronic Privacy Concerns
As facial recognition on the fly becomes more and more possible, are there any uses that don't send chills up the spines of civil libertarians?
Peace Protest Kabuki Now Booked for the High Court’s Stage
How far does the writ of the military run? Only to the highway's verge, argue professional peace protesters who will make their case before the Supreme Court.
Keeping a Human Finger on the Killer Robot’s Trigger
The U.N. wants to hit pause on autonomous killing machines right now—before the robotic cat is out of the bag.
Human Rights Watch’s Take on Obama’s Drone Speech Is Worth Reading
Did you miss the president's important speech about the War on Terror? Here's the one response you should make some time for.
Should We Retire the Word ‘Sweatshop’?
Sweatshops are great political targets for unions, who have incentives to drive up the price of manufacturing abroad. But better building inspectors is a rare union demand, at least compared to longer break times and higher wages.
California’s Gun Medicine
Why we should be treating gun violence as a disease—and why most states can't.