Homelessness has reached a record high, with over 650,000 people experiencing it in the USA today. Despite this staggering number,... more

The climate crisis is unfolding very day, with many inevitable consequences looming in the near future. While we may hope... more

The term "socialism" has gained prominence in today's political discourse, yet it hasn't fully entered the political mainstream apart from... more

When we talk about racism in America, we tend to focus on the harm inflicted upon people of color, while... more

The American prison system is in shambles. Rehabilitation efforts fall short, recidivism rates soar, and the numbers show that our... more

There's been a surge in discourse around medications such as Ozempic, prompting understandable skepticism—Is this another weight loss fad, or... more

The climate crisis is undeniably real, but it won't be the end of the world. Tomorrow, the planet will still... more

Widespread denial looms over the 2024 presidential election. Will Biden be replaced due to his age? Could a conviction halt... more

The profession of journalism is facing a crisis. Recent years have brought devastating layoffs to nearly every major news outlet,... more

The internet once felt novel and exciting, with new mysteries waiting to be discovered around every corner. These days there's... more

Express skepticism about technology and you might be labeled a "Luddite." However, the true story of the historical Luddites offers... more

The conversation about trauma is everywhere, and it seems like our culture is finally grappling with the concept openly. But... more

Is free will a scientific fact? Dr. Kevin Mitchell, neuroscientist and the author of Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us... more

Capitalism has changed. A century ago, capitalists amassed untold wealth by manufacturing goods, but today, our economy appears to be... more

Does free will truly exist, or are we merely sophisticated meat machines running our biochemical programming with sentience as a... more

For as long as there's been comedy, there have been people lamenting that "you can't do comedy anymore". This sentiment... more

Gaza has been decimated by atrocious violence. Since the war erupted in October, 1 in every 100 Palestinians has been... more

Recently, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was ousted and then reinstated in a matter of days. No explanation has been made... more

While the rise of fentanyl may seem like it emerged out of nowhere, it has a long and complicated history... more

In recent years, the number of young people identifying as trans has doubled. However, a common misinterpretation arises, suggesting that... more

Social media is just media now. It has irreversibly changed how we engage with our world, yet it is often... more

Over 34 million disabled Americans, but despite the commonality of having a disability, there's still a social tendency to want... more

When we donate to charity, we aim to have the most significant impact possible, yet it's easy to feel like... more

What is the appeal of conspiracy theories, and how is it that they entrap our friends, coworkers, or family members?... more

It's easy to caricature those on the political far right as outlandish, cartoonish, and bizarre, and easier still to dismiss... more

The prospect of human life on Mars, once a science fiction fantasy, now seems increasingly plausible. But does actually warrant... more

America has been sliding back toward levels of corporate control, consolidation, and inequality not seen since the Gilded Age. This... more

The October 7th attack by Hamas and Israel's subsequent response have left the world in shock. To better understand the... more

We tend to think of "technology" as screens and apps, but it really means everything from the plumbing in our... more

We often perceive roads as connectors, expanding our world and improving our quality of life. However, roads, from the smallest... more