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10 Oct 2018

Commodifying Activism

Are we just co-opting social justice causes to turn a buck?

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9 Oct 2018

The Ethics of Regulating Sperm Donation

With large amounts of the population being born due to sperm donations, questions about family history and siblings are emerging and can be stressful on families and individuals. This article explores if we could or should try to regulate sperm donors?

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The Cost of Motherhood

The cost of being a parent is still especially steep for women, even in 2018.

25 Sep 2018

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Amy Elyse Gordon

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"This Crazy Anxious World": Racism or Political Correctness?

The Australian cartoon depicting Serena Williams at the US Open Tennis Tournament has stirred up a world of vitriol - both for and against "political correctness."

21 Sep 2018

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Desmonda Lawrence

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Combating Bias? Nicki Minaj and the Merit of “Twitter Beef”

Nicki Minaj's new album has drawn criticism, but the artist is not afraid to defend herself -- especially on Twitter.

7 Sep 2018

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Sandra Laserna Cowal

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“Who Is America” and the Ethics of Comedy through Deceit

Is Sacha Baron Cohen's new television show, Who is America, ethical? And if can ever be considered ethical if one consents to being on camera?

6 Sep 2018

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Nature, Nurture, and Unknown Harms

Three identical strangers realized they were more than just triplets: they were the subjects of a scientific study on nature versus nurture.

30 Aug 2018

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Meredith McFadden

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Reframing Picasso: Hannah Gadsby and "Separating the Man from the Art"

Hannah Gadsby's reframing of Picasso's cubism is more than a piece of art criticism -- it's revolutionary.

2 Aug 2018

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Unjust Laws and Elastigirl’s Example

The Incredibles 2 is more than a family blockbuster -- it presents theories of the ethics of law in a clear, understandable way.

26 Jul 2018

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Colorblindness, the World Cup, and the Difficulty of Hyphenated Identities

When Trevor Noah called France's World Cup win an African victory, he incited a response from the French Ambassador. Ultimately, the debate leads to important questions of hyphenated identities and colorblindness.

24 Jul 2018

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Meredith McFadden

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Reputation over Potential: "Classic" Humor, Art History, and the Women on the Other Side

Hannah Gadsby, lauded comedian, also has an art history degree. And she's got something to say about Pablo Picasso.

19 Jul 2018

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Could Gender-Blind Casting Limit Epistemic Injustice?

Gender-blind casting is often hailed as progressive and groundbreaking. But what philosophical work is it doing?

18 Jul 2018

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The Moral Messages of Violence in Media

Is the gritty violence portrayed in shows like The Handmaid's Tale actually doing any good?

17 Jul 2018

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Meredith McFadden

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On Bad Artists, Good Art

We've all probably wondered: is it okay to like good shows created by bad people? The answer: It's complicated.

12 Jul 2018

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The Unexpected Tension of Netflix's Nanette

Hannah Gadsby's Nanette is a comedy sensation -- except it's not always funny. And that's the point.

9 Jul 2018

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Roseanne Barr and Samantha Bee: Political Comedy’s Unwritten Rules

The backlashes against Roseanne Barr and Samantha Bee underscore the nuances of offense and political comedy.

6 Jun 2018

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States' Rights, Sports, and the Harm of Gambling

The Supreme Court recently paved the way for legalization of sports betting. What will the implications be?

31 May 2018

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Meredith McFadden

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Should the NFL's Players Have to Pay to Protest?

The NFL's response to the #TakeAKnee demonstrations has revived the debate over patriotism and protest.

30 May 2018

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Rachel Robison-Greene

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For Testosterone Testing in Sports

Though some advocates may shy away from testosterone testing in sports, there could be some compelling reasons for doing so.

29 May 2018

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Against Testosterone Testing in Sports

A major sports association now requires testosterone testing for female athletes. That is a mistake.

24 May 2018

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Childish Gambino's "This is America": Why It Matters

"This is America" is a viral hit, but can it be the wake-up call America needs?

10 May 2018

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NFL to Cheerleaders: Down Girl!

Cheerleading has often been seen as problematic for women. The revelation of the NFL's contracts for cheerleaders hasn't changed that.

2 May 2018

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