Outlawing abortion in the case of rape poses numerous problems for women pregnant with their rapists' child.

Former Vice President Al Gore is making headlines after his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump on December 5th. After the meeting, he sat for an interview with the Guardian about … Continue reading "Evaluating Climate Change’s Post-Election Importance"

Trump is a fan of Russian President Vladimir Putin, but due to Russia's history with the West, a renewed US-Russian relationship may not look how Trump thinks it would.

Fake news on social media has become a damaging phenomenon, creating widespread misinformation. How should society combat this misinformation?

Americans on both side of the aisle were inflamed after Richard Spencer’s racist, nationalist speech to his think tank, the National Policy Institute, seemed to mirror the rhetoric of fascism … Continue reading "The Alt-Right and the Dangers of Political Self-Identification"

On whether the Paris Agreement sufficiently acknowledges the short-term realities of a fossil fuel-dependent world.

How should scientists consider the danger of "playing God" in the ever-shifting biotech field?

Dueling approaches to combating Trump have left American progressives struggling for a common path forward.

Should ideology be held accountable for a multifaceted problem like global climate change?

Can a space of art ever be free from politics?

Some Californians are supporting a secessionist movement, "Calexit," after Donald Trump won the presidential election, but secession is politically counterproductive for California.

Competing notions of punishment's value lead to disparate outcomes within the American criminal justice system.

Christians are a large voting base in the U.S., further blurring the lines between political ideology and religion - especially in the case of Mr. Trump's election.

America's voter turnout is infamously low; could compulsory voting laws, similar to other democracies, solve the "get out the vote" dilemma?

"how many of those people spending hours on a line waiting to get a ticket for the World Series, are willing to wait more than half an hour on a line to vote?"

On dealing with post-election grief with the ones we love.

Building walls to demarcate nation-state borders has been gaining political traction, as of late. The phenomenon of building walls is ultimately seen as a solution, and an easy answer for … Continue reading "Building the Wall"

India's new law removing certain large bills from circulation may end the Indian shadow economy, but could also marginalize poor, rural citizens.

Questions linger about the fast-growing trend of wearing a safety pin as a means of protesting Trump's presidency.

Donald Trump's choice for the Head of Transition for the EPA raises concerns about the future of environmental policy under a Trump administration.

Trump's election has left many wondering whether the Electoral College is an anachronism of American politics.

Recent scandals surrounding North Korea raise questions on joking about the country's dire situation.

An All Souls Day procession in Tucson caused discussion about cultural appropriation in holiday celebrations, particularly in diverse communities.

Does voting for a xenophobic misogynist make you responsible for xenophobic misogyny?