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The Weird Ways Your Politics Affects Your Morals
Our morals compel us toward helping our team win. This can turn even otherwise innocuous decisions into "us vs. them."
100 Years of Women in Politics: How They've Served
One hundred years ago today, on March 4, 1917, Rep. Jeannette Rankin, R-Mt., became the first woman to serve in the U.S. Congress.
Red vs. Blue: Why Necktie Colors Matter
In power politics and business, there are only two colors of ties: red and blue.
Conflicts of Interest: Are Humans Inherently Selfish?
People want to work with others … most of the time.
What Does the Vice President Do?
Vice President Mike Pence has said that the United States would "hold Russia accountable" for their actions and would support NATO. But what authority does the VP have?
Should Psychiatrists' Weigh in on Trump's Mental Health?
A long-standing code of ethics prohibits diagnosing public figures from afar.
Scientists Plan Washington March in Response to Trump
What began as a political conversation on Reddit is turning into a national movement: Scientists are planning to march on Washington to express their support for rigorous scientific research.
Trump Signs Orders Advancing Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines
Today (Jan. 23) President Donald Trump signed executive orders to expedite completion of the stalled Keystone XL (KXL) and Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) construction projects.
