The US could have ended up with a British-style health care system: Here is...
Simon F. Haeder, West Virginia University
The role of government in the U.S. health care system has been contentious long before the recent emergence of...
How the new ‘Aladdin’ stacks up against a century of Hollywood stereotyping
Evelyn Alsultany, University of Southern California
Though critically acclaimed and widely beloved, the 1992 animated “Aladdin” feature had some serious issues with stereotyping.
Disney wanted to...
Could a lack of humility be at the root of what ails America?
Frank T. McAndrew, Knox College
There are a lot of reasons behind the political polarization of the country and the deterioration of civic discourse.
I wonder...
The SAT’s new ‘adversity score’ is a poor fix for a problematic test
Leigh Patel, University of Pittsburgh
The College Board recently revealed a new “adversity score” that it plans to use as part of the SAT in...
What your ability to engage with stories says about your real-life relationships
Nathan Silver, The Ohio State University and Michael Slater, The Ohio State University
The best TV shows and films don’t simply distract from the drudgery...
States – not just Congress – should unlock student financial aid for people in...
Bradley D. Custer, Michigan State University
When it comes to higher education in prison, much of the media and advocacy focus is on trying to...
Doris Day was a sunny actress and a domestic violence survivor; are there lessons?
Joan M. Cook, Yale University
Hollywood legend Doris Day died May 13, 2019 at age 97 at her home in Carmel Valley, California. The beautiful,...
Political cartoonists are out of touch – it’s time to make way for memes
Jennifer Grygiel, Syracuse University
The New York Times came under fire after a political cartoon appeared in print on April 25, 2019. In it, a...
