Music festivals and drug usage seem to go hand in hand. Is it safer to make sure festival goers take clean drugs or is it better to ban them completely?

Academic freedom is traditionally conceived as the freedom to express thoughts, ideas, and theories without reprisal; to propose hypotheses, do research and publish analysis and data in any given field; and … Continue reading "Admittance to the Quest: Academic Freedom in Prison"

The ethical aftermath of the Planned Parenthood shooting has been fraught with with political tension over abortion.

Our overuse of waterways like the Colorado River bodes poorly for the future of both the environment and our species.

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Universities are arguing that sexual consent education must begin before college: could earlier exposure potentially prevent future sexual assault?

Genetically modified salmon offers the potential to decrease pressure on wild stocks. But they carry ethical concerns as well: how should we proceed?

McDonald's launched a new location in the villa of a former Taiwanese president. Does this ruin the cultural heritage the building held, and does it even hold any?

This post originally appeared in The Indy Star on November 2, 2015. Anybody who has ever been lied to or betrayed by a friend or coworker knows just how difficult … Continue reading "Trust in News Media Won’t Be Easily Restored"

Teaching children about loss and suffering is a difficult topic. How can parents use events, such as the Paris attacks, to do so?

Far more people require organ transplants than are donated every year. How can we determine who is to receive a life-saving organ and who isn't?

One of the key issues with the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline was that it was built to transport oil sands rather than crude. Should this matter?

Our current financial system has brought growth and development to the world. But the risk of failure might be getting too immense to continue.

When Free Speech Becomes a Political Weapon (Chronicle of Higher Education) by Kate Manne and Jason Stanley “The notion of freedom of speech tends to be ambiguous. It is used … Continue reading "What We’re Reading: November 19, 2015"

A proposed ban on smoking in public housing in NYC brings about a lot of concerns. Do implementation and cost weigh more than lives?

Tinder will now feature "work and other information" on profiles. Will this addition lead to socioeconomic discrimination in the virtual dating world?

In today’s world we are constantly pushed to “stay busy” and be as productive and involved as possible.  With this mindset, it is often difficult to find time to slow … Continue reading "Should Daydreaming Be Mandatory?"

Qatar currently is 90% foreign workers. These workers may be trapped into jobs due to systemic abuse of the Kalafa system, but recent laws may change that.

Cultural appropriation does not simply apply to Halloween costumes and racial slurs. The world of sports is currently attempting to wade the waters of race.

Guest contributor, Taylor Jones, doesn't expect white allies to be perfect, but she does expect white allies to apologize when they've made a mistake.

Students face hardship when choosing between a seasonal job and an unpaid internship. How can students save money while still investing in their futures?

A clash between administrators and students at Yale went viral. Why that is unfortunate for all concerned. (Washington Post) by Daniel W. Drezner “As you can see, I was one … Continue reading "What We’re Reading: November 12, 2015"

The referendum over the HERO bill, in Houston, Texas would protect citizens from discrimination. Its impact for the LGBQT community is quite controversial.

We’re constantly looking towards the future of technology and gaining excitement for every new innovation that makes our lives easier in some way. Our phones, laptops, tablets, and now even … Continue reading "Digital Decisions in the World of Automated Cars"