Society

Karl Marx's legacy has always been complex, and some of hypocrisies might lessen his theory's impact.

The marshmallow test was supposed to show that delayed gratification sets kids up for success, but it actually betrays classed biases.

The Supreme Court's decision on a Colorado baker's refusal to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple has more to do with the specifics of the case, and less with the larger question at heart.

Scans of ancient places like Palmyra could help archaeologists study and reconstruct damaged cultural heritage sites. But who should own the scans?

"Incels" argue they are entitled to love, and specifically, to sex. But do their claims really hold up?

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

In an attempt to diversify its membership, the Boy Scouts will soon be open to girls. What are the implications for the organization's future?

New York's former Attorney General has been a strong supporter of the #MeToo movement. He has also been accused of assaulting four women.

Questions of consent have taken centerstage in campus sexual assault cases, but what about questions of fraud?

Until we see the effects in our own back yards, the impact of climate change seems distant.

Comedy and satire cartoons are supposed to push boundaries, but all too often, they fall back on deeply ingrained racist imagery.

A controversial article in The New York Times has revived the debate about the ethics of race, science, and so-called "race realism."

Two black men walked into a Philadelphia Starbucks to meet a friend. Moments later, the store manager called the police.

California's controversial travel ban forbids state funding for travel to states that discriminate against LGBTQ+ communities.

Is implicit bias the key to understanding gender discrimination, or has the concept been overvalued?

Gun violence in schools is more prevalent than ever, yet still law-makers suggest arming teachers is the best solution.

Do the portrayals of black men in movies and TV add to the racist stereotypes police officers often act upon?

The former Atlantic columnist's stance on abortion raises an important question: if abortion is murder, why are pro-life activists squeamish about prosecuting the women who seek them out?

Just how much should governments be able to regulate unethical consumer products?

Does a right to self-defense guarantee access to firearms?