Featured
The Broader Moral Issue Behind the Filibuster
Is the filibuster the linchpin holding it all together or a relic from a bygone era holding us back?
On an Imperative to Educate People on the History of Race...
"History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history." - James Baldwin
The Cost of Free Speech
Freedoms come with responsibilities and must be balanced against other moral values.
Opinion
Abusing Public Faith: Brooks, Galdwell, and Journalistic Ethics
The harm caused by journalists shilling for brands threatens not only their credibility but the credibility of the news at large.
“Stand Back and Stand By”: The Demands of Loyal Opposition
What role and responsibilities does American democracy assume of the minority party?
What Is Cancel Culture?
Decried as the uncontrollable behemoth risen by the left, cancel culture has long existed as a societal tool that knows no affiliation.
Culture
True Crime and Empathy
The genre is full of moral pitfalls and sticky situations for producers and consumers alike.
Acknowledging a Violent Past: Disney’s Racist Fairy Tales
Given the impact Disney has in shaping young minds, might the company have an obligation to use its power to make amends for past harm?
Grief and Saint Augustine (and WandaVision)
The latest chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe looks for the lessons that loss teaches.
Recent
Abusing Public Faith: Brooks, Galdwell, and Journalistic Ethics
The harm caused by journalists shilling for brands threatens not only their credibility but the credibility of the news at large.
Workers’ Well-Being and Employers’ Duties of Care
What kind of consideration are workers right to expect from those they serve?
Art, Death, and Experience
A piece of conceptual art challenges our traditional understanding of death with an aim of reinvention.
Gun Control and Constitutional Interpretation
The Supreme Court's assessment of gun rights has been largely shaped by originalist readings, but that doesn't necessarily settle the debate.
Underrepresentation in Clinical Trials and COVID-19
Our dedication to the value of efficiency means that the historically marginalized stay marginalized.
The Ethics of Dark Tourism
Might we have a moral obligation not to trivialize the suffering of others?