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Noam Chomsky at 96: The linguist, educator, philosopher and public thinker has had a massive intellectual and moral influence Robert F. Barsky, Professor of Humanities and Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University

December 4, 2024

Noam Chomsky has lectured and debated in many forums on numerous topics throughout his long career. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images Noam...

Are trans women ‘biologically male’? The answer is complicated G. Samantha Rosenthal, Visiting Assistant Professor of American History, Washington and Lee University

December 4, 2024

Sarah McBride, center, is the first out transgender member of Congress. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images A surprising buzzword in the U.S....

Threatening texts targeting minorities after election were vile − but they might not be illegal Daniel Hall, Professor of Political Science & Justice and Community Studies, Miami University

December 4, 2024

The FBI and police in several states are investigating a wave of hateful texts and emails apparently targeting minorities across...

Why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics Rachel Wahl, Associate Professor of Education, University of Virginia

December 4, 2024

Taking the time to listen, and the time to speak honestly, may not change someone’s mind about a topic, but...

Rape survivors like Gisèle Pelicot are choosing to speak out, refuting the idea that they should feel shame Nomi Dave, Associate Professor of Music, Co-Director of the Sound Justice Lab, University of Virginia

December 4, 2024

Gisèle Pelicot exits a courtroom with her lawyer in Avignon, France, in September 2024. Christophe Simon/AFP via Getty Images The...

Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never Rebecca Walker Reczek, Professor of Marketing, The Ohio State University

December 3, 2024

The thoughtfulness counts more than the timeliness. Maria Korneeva/Moment via GettyImages If finding the right present and making sure the...

Tiff Massey’s ‘7 Mile & Livernois’ exhibition isn’t just about a neighborhood – it’s a tribute to Black Detroit Samantha Noël, Associate Professor of Art History, Wayne State University

December 3, 2024

Tiff Massey poses with a Cadillac to promote her exhibition about metalsmithing, jewelry and the city's streets. Detroit Institute of...

Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions D. Alex Quistberg, Associate Research Professor, Urban Health Collaborative, Drexel University

December 3, 2024

More than half of Philadelphia commuters drive to work, while 21% take public transportation, 8% walk and 2% bike, <a...

Tip pressure might work in the moment, but customers are less likely to return Sara Hanson, Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Richmond

December 3, 2024

Nobody likes feeling pressured. lechatnoir/E+ via Getty Images Have you ever hesitated at the register, uncomfortable as an employee watched...

Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are Annie Pezalla, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, Macalester College

December 3, 2024

Nobody likes being told what to do, but a parent's main job is to protect their kids. VioletaStoimenova/E+ via Getty...

The Conversation

Noam Chomsky at 96: The linguist, educator, philosopher and public thinker has had a massive intellectual and moral influence Robert F. Barsky, Professor of Humanities and Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University

Are trans women ‘biologically male’? The answer is complicated G. Samantha Rosenthal, Visiting Assistant Professor of American History, Washington and Lee University

Threatening texts targeting minorities after election were vile − but they might not be illegal Daniel Hall, Professor of Political Science & Justice and Community Studies, Miami University

Why you should talk to people you disagree with about politics Rachel Wahl, Associate Professor of Education, University of Virginia

Rape survivors like Gisèle Pelicot are choosing to speak out, refuting the idea that they should feel shame Nomi Dave, Associate Professor of Music, Co-Director of the Sound Justice Lab, University of Virginia

Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never Rebecca Walker Reczek, Professor of Marketing, The Ohio State University

Tiff Massey’s ‘7 Mile & Livernois’ exhibition isn’t just about a neighborhood – it’s a tribute to Black Detroit Samantha Noël, Associate Professor of Art History, Wayne State University

Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions D. Alex Quistberg, Associate Research Professor, Urban Health Collaborative, Drexel University

Tip pressure might work in the moment, but customers are less likely to return Sara Hanson, Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Richmond

Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are Annie Pezalla, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, Macalester College

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