Rex Tillerson’s departure means the Iran nuclear deal is in trouble. And if President Trump scraps it, the whole Middle East could erupt in conflict, fears one analyst.
March, 2018
February, 2018
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26 February
Why Trump’s Idea to Arm Teachers May Miss the Mark
While President Donald Trump suggests arming teachers would be a good way to stop school shootings, research shows that carrying firearms comes with a host of troublesome risks.
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15 February
Why Security Measures Alone Won’t Stop School Shootings
When school shootings take place, beefed up security is often seen as a solution. Experience shows, however, that school shootings stem from social factors that require a different response.
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4 February
Trump and Nunes Torch Tradition of Trust Between Congress and FBI
The FBI has long fed Congress secret intel. Trump and Nunes' fight to release classified information may turn this dynamic on its head.
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1 February
Trump’s State of the Union Address Quotes Explained
Three academics choose key quotes from President Trump's first State of the Union address and add the context missing from the president’s words.
January, 2018
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24 January
4 Things You Need to Know to Protect Yourself From the Flu
The flu is not only making millions of people sick this year. It's causing fear and, along with it, a lot of confusion. Should you get a flu shot? Should you see the doctor? An expert advises.
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15 January
MLK’s Vision of Love as a Moral Imperative Still Matters
Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of love was not sentimental. It demanded that individuals tell their oppressors what they were doing was wrong.
December, 2017
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29 December
2017 Was a Banner Year for the Arms Industry
Half of Pentagon spending goes to contractors, the military budget is set to skyrocket, and the Trump administration is peddling arms all over the world.
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23 December
The Pall That the Tax Package is Casting Over Charities
Giving could decline by $21 billion or more per year.
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19 December
Why Justice is More Important Than the Rule of Law
America's understanding of justice may be compromised, which is a more fundamental issue than enforcing the law.