Religious conservatism threatens progress
Kevin Beckner, Hillsborough County’s first openly gay commissioner, oversaw a commission vote this week that would officially enforce his proposal to overturn a 2005...
Emotional appeal undermines complexity in child transplant case
Media stories that highlight morally sensitive topics often serve to bring important social issues to light, yet they have a tendency to undermine their...
Internet users should be more accountable
A recent Washington Post article brought to light an interesting question of whether the “right to tweet” exists after the arrest of six British...
Turkish protests a test for secular values
What began as a nonviolent sit-in by a small number of environmentalists protesting the demolition of the quaint Gezi Park in the busy tourist...
Monsanto poses challenges to democracy
Corporate interest often interferes with policy in democratic, capitalist societies. Affluent firms command a substantial influence over legislation that impacts their revenue, often at the...