Social Justice

U.S. elected officials must protect public health and the foundations of our democracy by limiting the intrusion of guns into politics

The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action will make it harder for medical schools to build diverse classes. Community colleges could be part of the solution

The word “open” is often thrown around in describing AI transparency, but the companies and groups calling for it must themselves be open about their practices

It’s a longstanding government failure to never use federal “march-in” licensing rights to lower drug prices. It’s also a mistake to limit them to only a few cases

A deep dive into one scholar’s correspondence shows society prefers blame and punishment over protecting children from sexual violence

Astronomy is beautiful and elegant. The language we use to describe its processes is anything but

Renowned physician Gabor Maté ruminates on trauma and Jewishness at a time of conflict

As 2023 comes to a close, we look back at a year of poignant commentary on space, politics, climate, artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and health—and the ways we explore the human experience

New CRISPR-based treatments for sickle cell disease bring hope, but medical providers still marginalize people with this condition far too often

Young people are taking action on climate because too many adults are not

The death of a grandparent may be a rite of passage, but it is not harmless for many boys, particularly boys of color. Losing a grandparent in childhood corresponds with lower reading, math and verbal skills among boys at a critical age

Altruists seek to understand how their actions will affect others—while willful ignorance can free people to act selfishly