The Double-Edged Sword of Queer Visibility
Recent studies suggest an uptick in violence against LGBTQ Americans.
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Do Unto Others? Sure—If They’re in Our Social Circle
New research reports the moral imperative to help those in need is much weaker if the needy person in question is a stranger.
Why Do So Few Hollywood Movies Take Place During World War I?
The Great War wasn't glamorous—and it isn't remembered as reflecting particularly well on the U.S.
The Crisis of Patient Privacy in Nursing Homes
A report found 18 incidents in the last year in which employees at nursing homes and assisted living facilities posted unauthorized photos and videos of residents on social media platforms.
Viewfinder: Protesting the Senate’s Health-Care Bill in D.C.
Police arrest a woman protesting against the Senate Republicans' draft health-care bill outside the Capitol Hill office of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on June 22nd, 2017.
Why Medicaid Is Worth Dying For
Disability rights protestors staged a die-in outside Mitch McConnell's office to protest the gutting of Medicaid.
Can Trump’s Disability Czar Be Trusted?
Like most of Trump's appointees, Melissa Ortiz is a vocal opponent of the federal agency she's about to run.
Examining the Future of What Families Can Look Like
There were some 100 anti-LGBTQ bills released in various states in the first few months of 2017 alone, including religious exemptions in the workplace and restricted access to health care for LGBTQ citizens.
ACLU Sues D.C. Police Over Inauguration Day Arrests
The lawsuit comes as the government is pursuing charges of rioting, conspiracy, and property destruction against more than 200 people arrested on Inauguration Day.
The Number of Homeless People in Hawaii Is Decreasing
The state's homeless population is falling thanks to Housing First strategies, but low-cost apartments can only go so far.