Can We Have Better Classroom Conversations in Challenging Times?
Societal polarization has reached the classroom. But teaching students to share and listen to different perspectives is a critical skill for…
What Does It Mean to Love Your Country Today?
National pride in the U.S. is at a record low. Researchers and experts explore if there is a place for patriotism in troubling times.
How to Achieve Peace in the War of Disinformation
A new book examines how to combat the disinformation, propaganda, and violent threats online that are undermining U.S. democracy.
Do People Want a Gender-Balanced Government?
A new study finds that people around the world see gender-balanced government as better for policy—and better for democracy.
Why We Have Trouble Supporting Greater Income Equality
Research suggests that psychological biases may limit support for reducing economic disparities. But there are ways to get around them.
How Social Activism Helped Curb Trump’s Power in His First Term
A historian examines how protests and social organizing around labor, energy, and immigration affected the course of policy under President Trump.
How Are the Kids Recovering From the Pandemic?
Three new books examine where U.S. COVID-19 policy went wrong and how it has shaped children's lives and development.
How Do Social Structures Shape Your Well-Being?
Happiness isn't just a product of what we do or who we are as individuals; social situations, structural forces, and public policies play a major…