Ethics in Culture Rachel Higson | 9 Jul 2018 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.
Ethics in Culture Jean Kazez | 6 Jun 2018 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.
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 | Meredith McFadden
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 | Rachel Robison-Greene
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 | Jean Kazez
Against Testosterone Testing in Sports A major sports association now requires testosterone testing for female athletes. That is a mistake. 24 May 2018 | Jean Kazez
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 | Byron Mason II
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 | Jean Kazez
From Minstrel Shows to The Simpsons: Racism in American Comedy Comedy and satire cartoons are supposed to push boundaries, but all too often, they fall back on deeply ingrained racist imagery. 1 May 2018 | Kiara Goodwine
Searching for Authenticity, Finding Fallacy When we look for an "authentic" restaurant, what do we really mean? 25 Apr 2018 | Andrew Bobker
When Men Dominate the Film Industry, What’s the Problem? Pushing equality in the film industry demands looking at exactly what kind of equality is the best to pursue. 29 Mar 2018 | Jean Kazez
Eco-dystopias: What Fiction Can Teach Us About Climate Change How does fiction deal with climate change, and do we take it seriously enough? 19 Mar 2018 | Sarah Ertelt
Afrofuturism: The Beginning of the End for Stereotypical Black People in Media? Will the success of Black Pather herald a new age of Afrofuturism in media? 15 Mar 2018 | Byron Mason II
An Experiment in Inequality at the Street Food Stall Restaurants and food stalls alike are using the price of their meals to draw attention to identity-based inequality. 13 Mar 2018 | Meredith McFadden
All Hail the King What does Marvel's new Black Panther film do for people of color? 15 Feb 2018 | Byron Mason II
Is it Time for a Permanent Olympic Venue? For many countries, hosting the Olympics brings in fewer tourists and more debt -- would a permanent location change that? 13 Feb 2018 | Luka Ignac
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and the Ethics of Black Humor Though critically and commercially successful, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has concerned some with its brand of black humor. 8 Feb 2018 | Jean Kazez
The Duality of Hip-Hop: An Examination of Mumble Rap Mumble rap has both its ardent fans and harsh critics. But what impact will the subgenre have on the social impact of hip-hop? 7 Feb 2018 | Byron Mason II
Dress Fresh to Impress: Hip-Hop's Impact Through Fashion Hip-hop is more than controversial lyrics -- it's also revolutionized a fashion sub-culture. 5 Feb 2018 | Byron Mason II
Are Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa What Chicago Needs? Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa have both taken measures to fight Chicago's violence epidemic. But are their actions enough? 30 Jan 2018 | Byron Mason II
From the Field to the Podium, Appropriating Native American Culture Appropriation of Native American culture is not only limited to the football field. 19 Jan 2018 | Rachel Higson
Hip-Hop Misogyny's Effects on Women of Color Misogyny has long been a controversial part of hip-hop. What effects does this misogyny have on its subjects-namely, women of color? 18 Jan 2018 | Byron Mason II
