‘Tough on immigrants’ is the new ‘tough on crime’
Democrats, Republicans and Americans of all stripes need a different ethos — one that recognizes immigrants’ humanity, dignity and legal rights, and that prioritizes America’s best ideals, writes the law school’s Sheldon Evans.
Rich and successful? It’s likely you’re just lucky
The next time somebody tells you that they deserve all the riches that have come their way, you might remind them to count their lucky stars, writes Mark Rank.
How to manage fertility through cancer treatment
On the latest episode of the “This is Cancer” podcast, delve into the fertility challenges that some patients face, and options they have, during and after treatment for cancer.
A rollicking rebuke to the idea that rock isn’t Black music
As an English professor, a musician, and a Black person, I’m ready to shred misconceptions about who is and who isn’t fit to jam, writes G’ra Asim.
‘The science and philosophy of mental health’
Philosopher Anya Plutynski, a faculty fellow in the Center for the Humanities in Arts & Sciences, shares in a Q&A on the “Human Ties” blog about her book in progress, “Making Mental Health.” The book offers a history of the concept of mental health and considers the role of values in science.
Celebrating 20 years of art-inspired contemporary concerts
Composer Christopher Stark, in Arts & Sciences, curated three concerts to mark the anniversary of the “Live at the Pulitzer” series. In this Q&A, he discusses how the music connects to the exhibits at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and how he blends contemporary works with nostalgic pieces.
Miller publishes new book, ‘Body Language’
Angela Miller, a professor of art history and archaeology in Arts & Sciences, has co-authored the book “Body Language: The Queer Staged Photographs of George Platt Lynes and PaJaMa.”
No more ‘D’ or ‘F’ grades? Grade inflation is masking a looming crisis of ignorance
The goal of a public education is to give all children, regardless of socioeconomic status, a chance at social and economic mobility — to break the cycle of whatever their socioeconomic status is at birth, writes Liberty Vittert.
How emotions influence public attitudes on counterterrorism
Political scientist Carly Wayne, in Arts & Sciences, discusses the role anger plays in public attitudes about counterterrorism. Her latest paper, published in the journal International Organization, sheds light on the complicated dynamics of counterterrorism policy.
Red Tackles, Blue Flags
In California, the political divide over youth football is getting interesting, writes Noah Cohan.
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