Viet Thanh Nguyen came to the U.S. as a refugee from Vietnam when he was four years old. Growing up... more

As the Trump administration targets the Smithsonian Institute for "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology," it got us thinking about how... more

One of President Trump's main campaign promises was carrying out mass deportations. We look at how the Trump administration is... more

President Trump has put diversity, equity, and inclusion in his crosshairs — but there's no consensus on what DEI even... more

As the U.S. health system grapples with new outbreaks and the risk of old diseases making a comeback, we're looking... more

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and Columbia alum, was detained by ICE for his role in leading pro-Palestinian protests... more

To be a Palestinian-American writer right now can lead to a lot of expectation to focus on identity and devastation,... more

The Panama Canal's impact on the geopolitical stage far outreaches its roughly 51-mile stretch of land and water. This week,... more

B.A. Parker digs into the historical connection between Black Americans and soap operas with the launching of "Beyond the Gates,"... more

In 2015, the NFL agreed to an uncapped settlement to pay former players diagnosed with brain disease. The agreement came... more