The Case for Democratic Recklessness
Democrats may place a greater value on a functioning government than Republicans do—and that’s commendable—but it’s putting the…
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In Defense of Paid Protesters
Amid right-wing hysteria over paid protesters, let’s remember: Some protesters are paid, and we’re going to need more…
How Academic Jobs Screen Out Disabled People
Nearly every academic job listing claims not to discriminate based on disability. A lot of them still do.
To Defend Science, We Need to Depolarize It
We need to fight for science without attacking people’s deeply held political and religious loyalties. By Michael White…
Why Is the GOP Rolling Back Methane Regulations?
With House Republicans set to roll back federal rules limiting methane emissions, new research suggests the exact opposite…
The British Farm Community That Made Its Own Internet
Lancashire was stuck with dial-up until a group of farmers (and a hairdresser) banded together to produce an…
Advocacy Groups Confront the Trump Dilemma
Many non-profits rely on bipartisan access to do their work. But how do you maintain both access and…
Six Solutions to Our Failing Sex-Ed System
Traditional, school-based sex ed is not meeting students’ needs — but some educators have figured out ways to operate outside…
Why Legalizing Weed Doesn’t Help Minorities—and How It Can
Current legislation on cannabis treats it as an exceptional, and therefore acceptable, drug. There’s reason to worry this…
This Is Your Brain on Poverty: Breaking Down Barriers
A surprisingly small tweak to the college admissions process yields an impressive increase in the enrollment of low-income students.