The Idea Lobby Archives

Science, Human Rights and the Military

The military commonly enlists science in its efforts. But when science is humanity, the relationship gets a little stickier.

The question of 'net neutrality' will impact how you visit Miller-McCune.com in the future, but it's a hot topic of debate today.

A national gathering of transportation wonks try to square the circle, fitting private cars into a low-carbon economy.

Think tanks on both ideological sides agree — legalizing undocumented workers in the United States would be an economic boon.

The passing year has brought some technology and good ideas that just may improve the delivery of government services in the United States.

Many scientists breathed easier as a new U.S. administration took charge, but not all of their hopes have yet been realized.

Beyond the humanity, there's a business case for tackling the persistent gap in health for most U.S. minorities.

After two big recent speeches, the president is teasing toward elucidating his administration's foreign policy parameters.