Last year, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Russia together produced 32.8 million barrels of oil per day — 40 percent of global production.
Ethics & Values
This Database Upholds Policing Ethics. But Not All Forces Use It.
A national police decertification database represents one way for agencies to ensure officers with histories of illegal or unethical behavior don’t endanger the public. Once little known, use of the index has been growing rapidly. But still, just 59 of the state’s 371 agencies use it. At a time when law enforcement faces increasing scrutiny, the database represents a relatively uncontroversial way to bolster public trust. But getting agencies to collaborate with the database remains a challenge, and many are wary of making it a mandate.
A national police decertification database represents one way for agencies to ensure officers with histories of illegal or unethical behavior don’t endanger the public. Once little known, use of the index has been growing rapidly. But still, just 59 of the state’s 371 agencies use it. At a time when law enforcement faces increasing scrutiny, the database represents a relatively uncontroversial way to bolster public trust. But getting agencies to collaborate with the database remains a challenge, and many are wary of making it a mandate.
Excessive Wealth Has Run Amok—This Must Stop
Excessive wealth concentration is corroding our lives, society, and democracy. It's time to change public policy to tackle it.
Excessive wealth concentration is corroding our lives, society, and democracy. It’s time to change public policy to tackle it.
New York Mimes Gesture Toward a Better World
With five actors on a bare stage, the performers created a world that required only imagination.
With five actors on a bare stage, the performers created a world that required only imagination.
Most Christians See the ‘End Times’ All Wrong. Here’s an Alternative Vision
‘End Times’ or rebirth: the choice is ours.
‘End Times’ or rebirth: the choice is ours.
Support Your Local Humanist Groups!
Humanist groups are all over the world. How can you get involved and help build the global humanist community? The answer is simple.
Humanist groups are all over the world. How can you get involved and help build the global humanist community? The answer is simple.
The Colleges With the Worst Animal Welfare Violations Might Shock You
Some very well known colleges are some of the worst animal rights offenders.
Some very well known colleges are some of the worst animal rights offenders.
As Egypt’s Economy Dips, Sustainable Fashion Soars
Recycling and upcycling clothing saves money and reduces waste while offering new employment opportunities, too
Recycling and upcycling clothing saves money and reduces waste while offering new employment opportunities, too
Voters Want More Transit Options. Politicians Should Listen.
With over 70 percent of voters saying the government should fund more public transit, it’s no surprise imaginary transit maps keep going viral.
With over 70 percent of voters saying the government should fund more public transit, it’s no surprise imaginary transit maps keep going viral.
An Experiment We Perform on Ourselves
Our heart is shaped not just by what happens to us, but the stories we create about what happens.
Our heart is shaped not just by what happens to us, but the stories we create about what happens
The Dangers of Christian Nationalism
When american patriotism takes the throne.
When american patriotism takes the throne.
Roots of Christian Nationalism
The roots of Christian Nationalism according to Professor Philip Gorski are interesting. Let a 2022 interview enlighten.
The roots of Christian Nationalism according to Professor Philip Gorski are interesting. Let a 2022 interview enlighten.
Why Even Public Health Experts Have Limited Insight Into Stopping Gun Violence in America
Nearly every day of 2024 so far has brought more violence.
Nearly every day of 2024 so far has brought more violence.
Plant-Based School Lunches Are in Demand — But Big Dairy Is Still Prioritized Above Student Health
Students of color are likely to be lactose intolerant — yet dairy-free options in schools are still the exception to the rule.
Students of color are likely to be lactose intolerant — yet dairy-free options in schools are still the exception to the rule.
How to Escape Existential Vacuum in a Capitalist World
Fill your life with meaning — no matter how small.
Fill your life with meaning — no matter how small.
Lifespan Cognition Lab on the Latest in Lifespan Cognition
Lifespan Cognition Lab is focused on - ahem - Lifespan Cognition. Dr. Daniel Bernstein is the Principal Researcher. What is the state of research?
Lifespan Cognition Lab is focused on – ahem – Lifespan Cognition. Dr. Daniel Bernstein is the Principal Researcher. What is the state of research?