There’s a Name for That: Partisan Signaling
Most of the time, we end up with opinions we parrot from political figures we support.
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What It’s Like to Be a Scientist in Congress: Jerry McNerney
In the weeks since assuming office, President Donald Trump has elevated several climate change deniers to key positions…
When Did Science Become Apolitical?
Almost immediately after President Donald Trump took office, some scientists began planning a march on Washington; almost immediately…
Meet the Radical Disabled Americans Fighting the GOP Health Care Bill
I joined a group of ADAPT protestors outside House Speaker Paul Ryan’s offices in Wisconsin. They say they’re…
Scenes From the Native Nations Rise March in D.C.
Marchers gathered today in Washington, D.C., to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Trump administration. By Carson…
How Disabled Americans Are Fighting the GOP Health-Care Bill
Advocates warn that the American Health Care Act would “annihilate” Medicaid, spiraling millions of disabled Americans into poverty.…
Are the Elections in the Netherlands a Litmus Test for Global Populism?
Dutch far-right candidate Geert Wilders’ PVV party has seen a slump in the polls, but, following the U.S.…
Rules Frozen by Trump Could Melt Away Without a Trace
In one of his first acts, Trump put dozens of pending regulations on hold. His administration is unlikely…
To Better Understand the Future of Protest, We Need to Look at Its Past
Historical examples show us that change movements gain power through pressure tactics that disrupt politics as usual. By…