By now—whether or not you’re a fan—you’ve probably heard that singer Taylor Swift has come out of her so-called apolitical shell on Instagram and also encouraged fans to vote during her American Music Awards acceptance... Read More

At the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, thousands of students, faculty, and staff receive a three-day weekend in honor of Columbus Day. The public holiday commemorates the landing of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus... Read More

Texans aren’t exactly known for their love of big government, although many willingly adhere to a higher form of rule: organized religion. More and more, it’s a combination that’s increasing the schism between parental desires... Read More

The following excerpt is from a speech given by AHA Executive Director Roy Speckhardt to the American Ethical Union on June 9, 2018. He expands on these ideas in a book due out in early... Read More

When we work in social justice, specificity matters. Social justice encompasses the disruption and replacement of many interlocking systems of oppression that include poverty, misogyny, violence, and racism. However, the practical application of social justice... Read More

You may recall the case of Jahi McMath, the thirteen-year-old who was pronounced brain-dead five years ago after excessive bleeding caused by complications from a routine tonsil surgery. According to Christopher Dolan, the family’s attorney,... Read More

For many people and for a variety of reasons, talking to one’s doctor can be a stressful experience. But for transgender patients in America, talking to medical professionals can be not only stressful but traumatic.... Read More