No, We Should Not Involuntarily Commit the Homeless During Hurricanes
Only a broken system locks up homeless people to keep them safe.
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Watching Angelina Jolie’s New Cambodian Film in Cambodia
Last February, survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime and their children gathered to relive a traumatic chapter in their country's history.
What Harvey and Irma Taught Us About Using Social Media in Emergency Response
Updating best practices in the aftermath of relief efforts can take years to coordinate. But emergency responders are finding that social media is an effective component for relief efforts.
How One Agency Is Fixing American Amnesia About Reconstruction
A new initiative by the National Park Service seeks to designate sites for their historic significance in the Reconstruction era. It's a bold and vital move for an agency that has only recently begun to seriously address the racial complexities of the Civil War.
Satanists Are Suing Missouri: How We Got Here
The convoluted history of religious exemption in the United States.
Fantastic Fest Programmer Steps Down Following Re-Hiring of Accused Sexual Harasser
The festival's director of international programming is protesting its continued involvement with Devin Faraci.
What Do Harvey and Irma Mean for America’s Opioid Emergency?
Trump's commission on addiction recommended last month that he declare opioid overdoses a national emergency. With the U.S. sustaining two major hurricanes in just a few weeks, is that still a good idea?
Four Good Reasons You Should Be Skeptical of the Claim That Biology Explains Inequality
Four crucial facts about race, sex, and biology that contradict this messy argument.
Women on Television Have Gotten More Racially and Ethnically Diverse, According to a New Study
The percent of black and Asian speaking female characters on broadcast shows is at an historic high.
What Happens When Citizens Call for a Ceasefire?
Baltimore has seen a sharp spike in murders since the summer of 2015, which became its most violent year with 344 homicides. In 2016, the city saw 318 people murdered. This year is set to look even worse.