Still the World’s Top Military Spender
Although declining in real terms, the United States' military budget remains substantial and a huge drain on our public resources.
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Are Children Seeking Refuge Turning More Americans Against Undocumented Immigrants?
A look at Pew Research Center survey data collected in February and July of this year.
Border Fences Make Unequal Neighbors and Enforce Social Inequality
What would it look like if you combined Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, demographically speaking? What about the United States and Guatemala?
Trophy Scarves: Race, Gender, and the Woman-as-Prop Trope
Social inequality unapologetically laid bare.
Overweight Americans Have the Lowest Risk of Premature Death
Why do we use the term "normal weight" when talking about BMI? What's presented as normal certainly isn't the norm, and it may not even be what's most healthy.
Who Doesn’t Like Atheists?
The Pew Research Center asked Americans of varying religious affiliations how they felt about each other.
Sure, the Jobs Are Back, but We Need a Lot More
We're back to where we were before the 2008 recession, but there are now 12 million more people in the United States.
A Way for Feminism to Overcome Its ‘Class Problem’
A growing body of research indicates that there are few other interventions that improve the economic prospects and work-life balance of women workers as much as unions do.
One of the Hidden Culprits Behind Rising Tuition and Student Debt
Previous explanations as to the rising cost of higher education—focused on salaries and amenities—haven't placed enough blame on those who are profiting.