Editors’ Picks
An Interview with Kip Thorne, Theoretical Physicist and 2017 Nobel Prize Recipient
Thorne has conducted extensive astrophysical research on relativistic stars, black holes, and gravitational waves.
Urban Ignorance: On Yale’s Lack of an Urban Studies Program
“Students will need a multifaceted perspective to work on urban issues in the real world.”
When Silence Isn’t So Golden: Taylor Swift Steers Clear of the Political
“I don’t talk about politics because it might influence other people.”
Dashed Dreams: DACA Recipients Left in Limbo
“Zavala-Ramos was a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival, or DACA, which gave her protection from deportation.”
The Political World of Business
This country is in a polarized position where people have trouble internalizing how the “opposition’s” experiences have led them to their positions. Businesses can be a tool to change that.
All Eyes on Texas: Hurricane Harvey Batters the Lone Star State
“Hurricane Harvey’s slow, meandering path caused damage worse than anyone had imagined.”
Activism and Slacktivism: Pantsuit Nation Ten Months After Trump
During the 2016 presidential election, Pantsuit Nation rose to viral fame as a facebook group and forum for Hillary supporters and feminists. Where it is now?
Breaking the Silence: Dreamers Tell Their Stories
“I am an undocumented, but my lack of legal presence does not define me.”