Guns and liberty
Gun ownership in the United States, largely criminalized for poor people of color, is a potent tool of oppression.
Black Friday: Retailers are forcing our heads into the sand to avoid facing climate...
There is now a growing acceptance that sustainability is not simply a matter of consumers’ individual accountability and choice.
Ben Carson: Fighting Trump’s war on the poor
Somehow a trillion-dollar tax giveaway is no issue for the deficit, but modest housing assistance for America's poorest people has to go.
South Africa ends captive lion breeding industry
“It’s a real win for wildlife. I think commitment for change is the most courageous step and the most important one.”
Philosophy group discussion
Today in San Miguel de Allende we had our usual Philosophy Group meeting. This time we listened to the words of Allan...
Women’s pain is routinely underestimated, and gender stereotypes are to blame—new research
A new study has found gender stereotypes are particularly decisive in the estimation of patients’ pain.
Should we worry about income gaps within or between countries?
At the beginning of classes every autumn, I tease my students with the following question: Is it better to be poor in...
The First Amendment goes wild
The use of money has no real limitations and the state should not be providing it to churches or their subsidiaries.
This CEO wants a key to your house
Jeff Bezos expects you to pay for the privilege of letting Amazon employees enter your home when you're not there.
Tired of spending money on the things you need? Then try joining a truly...
After all, for thousands of years, the indigenous people of the land Detroit now sits on engaged in freely giving what was needed to others. The practice is ancient.