Business Luka Ignac | 16 Aug 2019 Corporate Responsibility and Human Rights: DNA Data Collection in Xinjiang A coercive data collection campaign in China raises questions about corporate complicity. What obligation, if any, do companies have when their goods are being used to cause harm or violate others' rights?
History A.G. Holdier | 30 Jul 2019 The Letters of Last Resort and MAD Ethics A holdover from a different time, the Letters of Last Resort signal a strategy of nuclear deterrence whose mode may be outdated, but whose message remains clear.
Cultural Heritage and the Murujuga Petroglyphs Embedded in the case for protection are arguments concerning the value of our past, in-group/out-group determinations about our shared heritage, and historical injustice and marginalization. 29 Jul 2019 | Desmonda Lawrence
Moral and Existential Lessons from "Chernobyl" The miniseries takes up a number of philosophical themes (e.g., what it means to know, the nature of authority, the virtue of humility), but chief among these is our existential confrontation with the Absurd. 26 Jul 2019 | Rachel Robison-Greene
The Ethics of Scientific Advice: Lessons from "Chernobyl" HBO's miniseries offers a new opportunity to revisit an age-old debate: Should we keep value judgments out of science? Can we? 25 Jul 2019 | Matthew S.W. Silk
Should We Return to the Moon? Much has been made of the US's intention to return to the moon. What did Apollo 11 mean then and what might another voyage mean now? 24 Jul 2019 | Prindle News Hound
Racism, Refugees, and the Ripple Effect Nationalist rhetoric and policies are gaining traction, emboldening others to follow suit, and undermining our collective commitment to human rights. 23 Jul 2019 | Meredith McFadden
Discussing Scientific Consensus on Climate Change Emphasizing consensus can motivate change, but overstating agreement undermines the public's ability to engage in policy debates. How should we proceed? 18 Jul 2019 | Matthew S.W. Silk
Refusal to Repatriate: The Owning, Lending, and Stealing of Art The ongoing debate over colonial repatriation requires that we confront our history of imperialism. On what grounds can one own another's cultural heritage? 17 Jul 2019 | Meredith McFadden
On Julia le Duc's Photograph and the Choice Not to View Distressing Content What are the duties of news organizations and photographers? What are the rights of viewers? And what obligation do we have as humans to bear witness to tragedy and suffering? 4 Jul 2019 | Desmonda Lawrence
The Peace Cross and Separation of Church and State Bladensburg's monument to veterans raises a number of thorny issues concerning the principle of neutrality, freedom of religion, and the foundations of law. 2 Jul 2019 | Rachel Robison-Greene
Collective Responsibility and the MMIWG Report The recent report concerning Canada's Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has a lot to say about the legacy of colonialism. 17 Jun 2019 | Amy Elyse Gordon
Game of Thrones: Dragons, Despots, and Just War The TV show addresses a host of philosophical issues from the principle of proportionality to jus post bellum and realpolitik. 30 May 2019 | Desmonda Lawrence
Jacinda Ardern, Christchurch, and Moral Leadership In what ways did New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern display meaningful characteristics of moral leadership? 17 Apr 2019 | Desmonda Lawrence
Christchurch: White Supremacism, Politics and Moral Evil How do we define moral evil? And how do the events that happened in Christchurch and afterwards inform this definition? 4 Apr 2019 | Desmonda Lawrence
Considering the Consequences: Withdrawing from the INF Treaty The INF Treaty was a crucial milestone in the ending of the Cold War, so what does it mean for the US to withdraw now? 18 Feb 2019 | Luka Ignac
The Venezuela Crisis and National Self-Determination What is the US's aim when it comes to the crisis in Venezuela? 12 Feb 2019 | Andrew Bobker
Questioning the Morality of Raising Neanderthal Cloning Neanderthals could be a scientific possibility. But just because it might be possible doesn't mean it's a good, morally sound idea. 5 Feb 2019 | Rachel Robison-Greene
The Deeper Significance of Women Presidential Candidates Though American politics may seem more divided than ever, it's important to note the changes still taking place. 4 Feb 2019 | Amy Elyse Gordon
Celebrating Invasion Day: Australia's History War Australia Day isn't a cause for celebration for much of Australia's population: for First Nations members, it's a reminder of a dark colonial history. 22 Jan 2019 | Desmonda Lawrence
Computer Simulations and the Ethics of Predicting Human Behavior Computer simulations can be helpful in predicting human behavior, but what about when those predictions are immoral? 21 Jan 2019 | Kenneth Boyd
The US, the UN, and Human Rights Investigations The US's recent decision to halt cooperating with UN human rights investigations sets a dangerous precedent - and endangers lives. 18 Jan 2019 | Meredith McFadden
