The judgments inherent to perception are neither universal nor objective. And this fact can lead to a breakdown in communication or be used to hide our intentions.

Are black female artists fueling the jezebel stereotype or attempting to reclaim the narrative surrounding their sexuality?

From bias to privacy, the move to using behavioral biometrics for digital security has a number of ethical implications.

Battle lines are being drawn, but what is the generational conflict really all about?

From the case of Edward Gallagher to recent statements by the Pope, current events encourage reflection on what it means to wage war ethically.

The value of the impeachment hearings extends well beyond the immediate political horizon. It is not a tool in service of a particular end, but a communicative symbol to the world.

Being an ethical consumer requires more than purchasing sustainable products fairly made.

Rasmusen's role as educator complicates his right to expression as a private citizen. Legality points one way; morality may point another.

Romoser's claims concerning the existence of life on Mars raise questions about the requirements for having justified beliefs.

Fact-finding endeavors like the impeachment hearings highlight our inability to keep an open mind. From confirmation bias to selective perception, we possess all sorts of bulwarks for our beliefs.

Is healthcare like any other consumer good in the marketplace or does it occupy a privileged position that requires special protections? Our answer has far-reaching implications.

Is our duty to combat global heating grounded in responsibility, justice, or humanitarian concern? Why might this distinction matter?

The case of Rodney Reed raises a number of troubling issues from the public's impact on procedural fairness to retrial's claim to justice.

Lee Boyd Malvo's appeal asks the Supreme Court to explain the bounds of what cruel and unusual punishment - what it does, and does not, mean.

Schreiber's case highlights the ambiguity surrounding terms like "death" and "life without parole."

What might be the moral implications of our notation choices in academic research? Could the ongoing debate over footnotes or endnotes be a moral debate?

The language we use to describe the state of our world has significant influence in motivating human action.

Given the profound societal effect that scientific studies can have, are there kinds of research that shouldn't be done or results that shouldn't be published? Can scientific censorship be justified?

Egg donation holds invaluable promise for many, but it is also rife with societal implications for all.

Recent federal legislation aimed at safeguarding animal welfare and criminalizing torture and cruelty promises much and delivers little.

The recent passing of Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort prompts reflection on the thorny issues surrounding aid in dying legislation.

NDs and MDs are both concerned for the public's health and patient autonomy, but is formally distinguishing NDs from unlicensed practitioners an advancement of, or a hindrance to, those goals?

Sensationalism of budding science and developing technology is only becoming more exaggerated. And CRISPR is no exception.

The Trump-Ukraine scandal is just the most recent example of the transactional stance the U.S. has taken with regard to foreign aid. What implications might this shift have for the global community?