Society

In 1917, three Portuguese children claimed to have received prophecies from the Virgin Mary. The way the world reacted underscores how religion is sometimes used to further political goals.

In the wake of the #metoo campaign, some have pushed for zero tolerance policies for those accused of sexual assault. What would the implications of such a policy be?

Sexual assaults do not only occur in the vacuum of Hollywood but rather there are everywhere you look. This article draws attention to sexual assault within the agriculture business.

A controversy at Canada's Wilfrid Laurier university raises questions about the nature of gender pronouns and free expression in the classroom.

How should the United States react to the opioid crisis's label as a "health emergency"? And how should we work to solve this crisis?

The onset of algorithmic and quantitative approaches to the humanities has left many scholars grappling with the role of digital technologies in their work.

The debate around female genital mutilation is split between two sides: the adverse effects on health and the role of cultural relativism.

Often used to avert war, international sanctions can sometimes be just as damaging to a country's population.

McDonald's recently rereleased their Szechuan Sauce, but not widely enough to satisfy all fans. The aftermath of extreme customer dissatisfaction offers lessons about the role of nostalgia.

Credited with bridging Christianity and Native American culture, Chief Black Elk's legacy remains controversial.

What are the broader implications of increasing taxes on private universities' endowments?

Should scientific uncertainty about baby powder's health risks stop Johnson & Johnson from labeling it as potentially hazardous?

With mounting allegations of sexual assault against Kevin Spacey, how are we to interpret his coming out in response?

The Supreme Court will soon decide whether requiring non-union employees to pay union fees is constitutional.

How does wildlife preservation affect the lives of Alaskan people? Is it always helpful, or can it be harmful?

In the wake of Senator Flake's announcement not to run for reelection, it is important to examine the intended or unintended consequences of resignation.

Is Uber really as practical and beneficial as it seems?

Do self-driving cars perpetuate economic inequality when they prioritize the lives of their drivers over others on the road?

As the Trump administration opens up contraceptive exemptions for "sincerely held moral and religious beliefs," it is worth examining what exactly qualifies as "sincerely held," in the first place.

Michelle Jones wasn’t the only applicant to be rejected from Harvard University this year. However, the reason for her rejection was unique: her history with the criminal justice system.