Some of the most prominent members of the Proud Boys, a far-right militant group that functions more like a street gang than a militia, have been sentenced to long terms in federal prison for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
What Are ‘Mule Addresses’? Criminologists Explain How Vacant Properties Serve as Depots for Illegal Online Purchases
Online shopping isn’t just a convenient way to buy batteries, diapers, computers and other stuff without going to a brick-and-mortar store.
Online shopping isn’t just a convenient way to buy batteries, diapers, computers and other stuff without going to a brick-and-mortar store.
Racial Trauma Has Profound Mental Health Consequence – A Black Clinical Psychologist Explains and Offers 5 Ways To Heal
Since European expansion into the Americas, white people have demonized Black people and portrayed them as undesirable, violent and hypersexual.
Since European expansion into the Americas, white people have demonized Black people and portrayed them as undesirable, violent and hypersexual.
Ending Affirmative Action Does Nothing to End Discrimination Against Asian Americans
In two cases challenging the use of race in college admissions, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the educational benefit of racial diversity is no longer what it once called a “compelling interest.”
In two cases challenging the use of race in college admissions, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the educational benefit of racial diversity is no longer what it once called a “compelling interest.”
There Is Much More to Mindfulness Than the Popular Media Hype
Mindfulness is seemingly everywhere these days. A Google search I conducted in January 2022 for the term “mindfulness” resulted in almost 3 billion hits.
Mindfulness is seemingly everywhere these days. A Google search I conducted in January 2022 for the term “mindfulness” resulted in almost 3 billion hits.
Cyber Peacekeeping Is Integral in an Era of Cyberwar – Here’s Why
With little to guide nations and scant experience to build upon, many states are having to learn the hard way.
With little to guide nations and scant experience to build upon, many states are having to learn the hard way.
South Africa Gets Help Tracking Down Social Media Predators Ahead of Poll
Concern at the role of fake sites in influencing South African public opinion has been growing over time.
Concern at the role of fake sites in influencing South African public opinion has been growing over time.
How Young Filmmakers are Protecting Artistic Freedom in Kenya
A Kenyan film director sued her country's film board and won. Local artists should follow suit and fight censorship.
A Kenyan film director sued her country’s film board and won. Local artists should follow suit and fight censorship.
Explainer: What’s at Stake in Kenyan Court Case on Gay Rights
Kenya's LGBTI community will have to wait a while longer for the High Court's ruling on whether it will decriminalise homosexual relationships.
Kenya’s LGBTI community will have to wait a while longer for the High Court’s ruling on whether it will decriminalise homosexual relationships.
Why I Use Harry Potter to Teach a College Course on Child Development
A developmental psychologist explains how she uses Harry Potter books to make child development more relatable to first-year college students, many of whom grew up on the wildly popular books.
A developmental psychologist explains how she uses Harry Potter books to make child development more relatable to first-year college students, many of whom grew up on the wildly popular books.
Why Women Should Have More of a Say in Male Rites of Passage
Women don't want to be reduced to ceremonial roles; they believe they can add value in making decisions.
Women don’t want to be reduced to ceremonial roles; they believe they can add value in making decisions.
New Research Pokes Holes in the Idea That Men Don’t Look After Their Kids
In South Africa, research sheds light on biological fathers who despite the pressures remain involved in their children’s lives.
In South Africa, research sheds light on biological fathers who despite the pressures remain involved in their children’s lives.
From the Margins, Reggae in South Africa Continues to Struggle for Human Dignity
Reggae in South Africa has lost its visibility and prominence inside the country after apartheid. But local artists have built up extensive international links.
Reggae in South Africa has lost its visibility and prominence inside the country after apartheid. But local artists have built up extensive international links.
A Sex Worker’s view on South Africa’s Latest Plans to Beat HIV
South Africa has launched a plan to tackle HIV, TB and sexually transmitted infections -- but much depends on its implementation over the next five years.
South Africa has launched a plan to tackle HIV, TB and sexually transmitted infections — but much depends on its implementation over the next five years.
Are Africa’s ‘Men of God’ Preserving Injustices Against Women?
The particular brand of masculinity promoted by Africa's influential male church leaders tends to devalue women, re-inscribe male domination.
The particular brand of masculinity promoted by Africa’s influential male church leaders tends to devalue women, re-inscribe male domination.
Being Black in a White Skin: Students with Albinism Battle Prejudice
People with albinism tend to identify with the black rather than the white community. Their physical differences, though, mean they don't fit into either race group.
People with albinism tend to identify with the black rather than the white community. Their physical differences, though, mean they don’t fit into either race group.