President-Elect Donald Trump's business ties could pose an unprecedented conflict of interest, despite its legality.

Should mandatory prison education programs worry us the same way that forced labor does?

In a recent feature article for Pitchfork, an online music magazine, contributor Steve Marsh follows Justin Vernon, the lead singer and founder of the band Bon Iver, who spent a … Continue reading "Bon Iver and the Economics of Art for Art’s Sake"

Excavation of Jesus's tomb in Jerusalem and the Sioux tribe's protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline illustrate the tension between archaeology and ethnic identity.

Donald Trump may be an anti-establishment figure. Yet characterizing him as such disguises the hatred and bigotry that has propelled him to the White House.

The effects of India's caste system and U.S. slavery still linger in modern society, but is affirmative action the right solution for both nations?

Offensive and inflammatory language is all over social media, raising the question of how much censorship by moderators is too much or not enough.

Farmers have been illegally using the herbicide Dicamba on crops, prompting widespread crop destruction and the release of resistant seeds by Monsanto.

Research practices on gunshot victims in Philadelphia raises questions of informed consent in life-or-death situations.

One in 40 adults are prohibited from voting in the United States - many due to their criminal record.

AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner has raised anti-trust concerns on the 2016 campaign trail.

Numerous aspects of our everyday life - from crosswalks to thermostats - are simply placebos meant to make us feel in control. Should we be aware of the futility of some everyday actions?

Why are side effects of birth control seen as acceptable for women, yet unacceptable for men?

Motive is critical when evaluating whether a refusal to cover abortion costs is moral.

How should Spain balance animal welfare with cultural heritage?

On balancing driverless cars' limitations on freedom with their benefits to the common good.

It's not just haunted houses - halloween decorations across the country make controversial statements about mental illness.

What can one learn from standing still in a landscape meant to actively discourage it?

While the Common Application has opened doors for prospective students, it has also exacerbated the disadvantages of low-income college applicants and increased favor toward affluent students.

A recent ruling in India's highest court poses questions about the nature of sex work.

European classical music's complicated relationship with other cultures raises questions of creativity and appropriation.

How should American creationists balance their faith and the medical advances that contradict it?

On whether children can be granted positive rights that do not always apply to adults.

On the complications of weeding out implicit bias in jury selection.