Analyzing the dangers of politically charged rhetoric with Tom Nichols

As the contours of public debate coarsen, it's easy to brand political rivals with epithets from the worst chapters in history. Tom Nichols, a writer for The Atlantic, warns about doing just that.

Exploring the impact of renaming U.S. military installations with Ty Seidule

In the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, a long, simmering effort to rename U.S. military installations previously named for Confederate officers gained momentum. Historian and retired Army Brigadier General Ty Seidule recounts the effort to rid the military of old names, as well as the actions b…

Telling the story of Congressman Charles Diggs with Marion Orr

Brown University public policy, political science and urban studies professor Marion Orr takes a fresh look at the life and legacy of Congressman Charles C. Diggs Jr., one of the most consequential Black federal legislators in American history.

Examining challenges in America's primary care system with Dr. Troy Brennan

The challenges facing American healthcare are substantial, but Dr. Troy Brennan, who teaches at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, says they all stem from long-simmering issues in primary care.

Weighing the power of character in leaders with General Stanley McChrystal

One of America's storied military leaders General Stanley McChrystal offers insights on the power of character and integrity in leaders—whether in the military or civilian life.

Exploring the narrative of American crime with Ernesto Lopez

Researcher at the Council on Criminal Justice Ernesto Lopez looks at the story being told about crime in American cities doesn't match the data.

Uncovering the horrors of indigenous residential schools with Julian Brave NoiseCat

Beginning in the late 19th century, a Canadian network of residential schools for indigenous children became sites for rampant child abuse. Documentary filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat recounts the horrors that took place in those schools.

Analyzing the Twenty-fifth Amendment and its implications with John Feerick

In recent years, commentators and gadflies have looked at American presidents and, based on age and, sometimes, politics, called for the invocation of the 25th amendment to remove the president from office. Constitutional scholar John Feerick helped write the 25th amendment and shines a light on it…

Examining the impacts of ideological extremes on American democracy with Thomas Chatterton Williams

In the summer of 2020, the country was racked by disease, violence, and social disruption as generations of racial injustice seemed to fall in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.  Thomas Chatterton Williams warns, however, that extreme views on the left—ascendent in that summer heat—are just as…

Examining the impacts of artificial intelligence on children with Mhairi Aitken

Artificial Intelligence is changing all of our lives and the biggest changes are yet to come. Yet despite the revolution on our doorstep, few have looked carefully at the impact of AI on children. Dr. Mhairi Aitken has done just that and has evidence-based advice for policy makers and developers.  …