Should lying to the FBI be a crime?
It hasn't always been, writes legal expert.
December 3, 2017
615
Politics
The latest threat to peace in Colombia: Congress
Conservative congressional reps in Colombia have been stalling votes on key parts of the country's peace accords through…
December 2, 2017
629
The GOP doesn't care if you like their tax plan. Here's why
If Republicans don’t cut taxes on the wealthy when they have control of both houses of Congress and the presidency, what…
December 2, 2017
710
Could the ERA pass in the #Metoo era?
A huge majority of Americans support equal rights for women. Is now the right time to get an amendment passed?
November 30, 2017
601
Stop criticizing bizarrely shaped voting districts. They might not be gerrymandered after all
Gerrymandered districts are under fire across the US. But a weird district shape isn't necessarily a bad one.
November 30, 2017
611
Kurdistan earthquake: Politics create roadblocks to relief
On Nov. 12, a 7.3 magnitude quake killed some 500 and injured 7,000 along the Iran-Iraq border. This Kurdish area has also…
November 29, 2017
718
Rosie the Riveters discovered a wartime California dream
Thousands of American women moved west to take advantage of wartime employment opportunities during WWII. For some, this…
November 29, 2017
656
Has Trump's presidency triggered the movement against sexual harassment?
Victims everywhere have lost their patience and their fear and are finding willing listeners. A question worth asking is:…
November 28, 2017
587
Parole violations are driving prison’s revolving door
A study of 100,000 convicted felons shows why rethinking parole may be the key to reversing mass incarceration.
November 28, 2017
581
Chile heads into presidential runoff with a transformed political landscape
Young parties are bringing new life to Chile's stale politics, finally ending the post-Pinochet period. As the presidential…
November 28, 2017
641
What the latest FBI data do and do not tell us about hate crimes in the US
There's still far too much we don't know about hate crimes in the US – and that affects how we study and enforce…
November 26, 2017
612
The way we tell the story of Hollywood sexual assault and harassment matters
This story typically has two acts. First come the women's reports of harassment – followed by the inevitable dismissal…
November 22, 2017
572
Who will bury Charles Manson?
If no one claims the remains of cult leader and killer Charles Manson, it's unclear what will happen to his body. Will…
November 22, 2017
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If Trump wants nuclear war, virtually no one can stop him
A former diplomat and foreign policy expert explains just how easily the president could bypass objections to war, from…
November 21, 2017
663
Rebuilding the Caribbean will be pricey, but some are actually vying to finance its recovery
Tesla, China and Richard Branson are among those offering to help Caribbean nations rebuild – and do so in a greener,…
November 21, 2017
641
Want to change federal policies? Here's how
One of the best ways to shape public policy is for experts to submit detailed, technical information through the public…
November 20, 2017
603
Will Puerto Ricans return home after Hurricane María?
For more than half of those leaving Puerto Rico, returning home is still a possibility.
November 17, 2017
585
Latin American history suggests Zimbabwe's military coup will turn violent
Some observers think Mugabe's overthrow by the Army might be a good thing for Zimbabwe. An Argentinean expert on Latin…
November 16, 2017
690
After coup, will Zimbabwe see democracy or dictatorship?
Mugabe and his powerful wife have been overthrown in an apparent coup orchestrated by Zimbabwe's vice president. Will…
November 15, 2017
626
Most mass killers are men who have also attacked family
The shooter at the Texas church had beaten his first wife and hurt his infant stepson. This connection between mass shooters…
November 14, 2017
603