This post originally appeared October 13, 2015. A father hands over the keys to his house to a stranger, his children fast asleep upstairs. Two grandparents share their living room … Continue reading "When Is It Rational to Trust a Stranger?"

Donald Trump. Not a day goes by when I don’t hear that name. It is constantly on the news and it is what everybody is talking about. So much so, … Continue reading "Vote On Principle*"

The economy continues to struggle, the educational system underperforms and tensions exist at just about every point on the international landscape. And there is a national presidential selection process underway. … Continue reading "Uninformed Public is Danger to Democracy"

Recent protests in Kosovo have highlighted the dangers of ethnic partition as a viable conflict resolution policy.

Should ex-felons be allowed to exercise their right to vote? Or does it get taken away because they violated other laws?

This post originally appeared on October 20, 2015. In March 2015, Wisconsin became the 25th state to adopt “right-to-work” laws. Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, Montana, and West Virginia are … Continue reading "Freedom of Association and Right-to-Work Laws"

I’m voting for Hillary Clinton. As a young, liberal, white male, that may come as a surprise. Bernie Sanders has captured the heart and soul of my generation through a … Continue reading "Why I’m Voting for Hillary"

How should communities balance the benefits of exercise with the dangers of air pollution?

Terrorist negotiations are typically viewed in a negative light. But what if they will result in lasting peace for a country who has been fighting a long war?

In the wake of Syed Farook, the FBI is asking for more power to look into personal cell phone records and computer history. But Google and Apple say that's crossing a major civil liberty line.

Corn and soybeans are profitable crops, as evident by their popularity. But have these crops sneakily done more to our lives than simply give us soy butter and popcorn?

This post originally appeared November 10, 2015. In 1977, punk pioneer Poly Styrene used loud, screamed, overdriven vocals to revolt against the stereotype that “little girls should be seen and … Continue reading "Women’s Resilience and Post-Feminist Sexism"

McGraw-Hill and the Texas textbook controversy brings to light some questions about history. What story are we telling our kids and how does that matter for our nation's consciousness?

UC Davis is still recovering from a pepper spray incident from the Occupy Movement. How should colleges move forward from police brutality on students?

Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed a new bill that “[p]rohibits a person from performing an abortion if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because of: … Continue reading "Indiana’s New Abortion Law: An Ethical, Medical, or Legal Concern?"

Interns Connor McAndrew and Amy Brown discuss the effects of assisting evolution in order to reverse negative environmental changes.

The Prindle Institute is excited to announce the winners of the second annual High School Ethics Essay Contest! Over 200 high school students responded to the prompt “Does the United States have … Continue reading "High School Essay Contest Winners 2016"

Should we start paying more attention to race and diversity in the medical profession? Medical students of color explain their experiences of being treated differently, both in the classroom and the field.

Intern Grayson Pitts argues that college's culture of casual sex has problematic implications for monogamous relationships later in life.

This piece originally appeared on September 9, 2015. The start of another academic year is cause to reflect on the aims of education and the fact that 19 states in … Continue reading "The Nonsense of Beating Sense into Kids: Corporal Punishment in Public Schools"

Despite their documented dangers, anti-psychotic drug use in nursing homes has continued at a rate that alarms health experts.

Interns Conner Gordon and Connor McAndrew take a look at the NRA's controversial, firearm-themed retelling of childhood fairy tales.

Studies on gun violence and public health have long been stymied by Congressional and bureaucratic opposition. Amy Brown argues that it's time for this to change.

Trump rallies have become increasingly violent, but the candidate is sending mixed messages on whether he approves of this violent approach or not. Should Trump be held responsible for calming the chaos he has created?