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

Was the Bolshevik revolution a just rebuke of authoritarianism, as some claim?

Under what circumstances is it ethical for a parent to spank a child?

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.

The need for diverse characters in television and film is well-established. But how should those characters be written when they depict conditions like autism?

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.

As more allegations of sexual misconduct among Hollywood elite like Louis C.K. continue to appear, how should we approach their artwork?

Republicans have boasted that their tax plan will fit on the back of a postcard. Will a fair tax plan fall outside the margins?

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

Why fighting is allowed in hockey, but frowned upon anywhere else.

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?

A new documentary argues that General Patton's leadership should be a model for today, requiring a reassessment of the controversial general's legacy.

Research has shown that moral behavior can be influenced by environmental "nudges," including those as small as finding a dime in a phone booth.

How should listeners view the Christian themes in Chance the Rapper's music?

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

Trump's presidency has led many to struggle with the ethics of trying to diagnose any mental illness he might have - and whether such illness would even justify his behavior.

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?

The unfolding investigation around Russia's influence in the 2016 election now includes its first indictments. How will the Trump administration respond?

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