Society, Law & Politics
- In a recent defense of strong comic immoralism, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø doctoral student Connor Kianpour discusses the philosophy of humor and the intellectual value of studying the humor we’re not sure we should laugh at.
- In her master’s thesis, Daria Molchanova highlights how the current Russian regime is making use of Soviet narratives and symbols to justify its war with Ukraine.
- Gang violence is driving a surge in violent crime across America. New research shows community interventions can stem the tide.
- An agreement between the Wagner mercenary group and the Russian government averts a civil war for now, but the future is less clear, according to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Russia expert and political science professor.
- Professor of Law Scott Skinner-Thompson, who focuses on LGBTQ+ and HIV legal issues, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling involving the 303 Creative company, and legal implications for LGBTQ+ rights.
- A recently published paper co-authored by 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Fernando Villanea offers new insights into what happened to the populations of Central Mexico a millennium ago.
- Don Grant’s new book takes readers inside a hospital where nurses and others tending to patients are navigating between science and spirituality.
- Indigenous peoples as far north as Wyoming and Idaho may have begun to care for horses by the first half of the 17th century, according to a new study by researchers from 15 countries and multiple Native American groups.
- Why do some issues become politicized? CU experts explain why, and how voting rights, climate change and abortion became rallying cries for political parties.
- Young adults living in high-crime areas have an increased genetic risk for Type 2 diabetes, according to a recently published study. A key takeaway is that genes are not an irrefutable crystal ball predicting people’s health future. The environment plays a significant role as well.