Should Any Ideas Be 'Off the Table' in Campus Debates?
University leaders and observers discuss the intersection of student protests, free speech and academic freedom.
Ideas 2016
Dispatches from the Aspen Ideas Festival/Spotlight Health
When Algorithms Take the Stand
A case soon to be decided by the Wisconsin Supreme Court considers the proper role of mathematical prediction in the courtroom—and beyond.
Learning to Be Human
In an era fixated with science, technology, and data, the humanities are in decline. They’re more vital than ever.
Three Threats to Civic Health in America
Former Senator Tom Daschle, former Congresswoman Jane Harman, and political scientist Lynn Vavreck articulate related concerns about U.S. politics.
Generational Differences in Black Activism
The contrasting approaches of DeRay McKesson, a prominent Black Lives Matter activist, and Marc Morial of the National Urban League.
Mitt Romney: My Conscience Won't Allow Me to Vote for Trump or Clinton
The 2012 GOP nominee says that he may write in his wife’s name, or may vote for a third party candidate.
A Tragic Moment for the Supreme Court
Yale law professor Stephen L. Carter laments the recent string of divided decisions and urges a return to efforts to reach consensus, or near consensus, about the Constitution.
A Christian Challenges His Coreligionists: 'Act More Christian Than White'
Jim Wallis, the founder of Sojourners, regards whiteness as a myth and white supremacy as idolatry.
A Strong Middle Class Doesn't Just Happen Naturally
In the 20th century, America invested in policies that created widespread prosperity. Can the country do so again?
Do Humans Inherit or Create Their Personalities?
A psychology professor sketches a debate that captivates many in his field.