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In 2016's America, "politically correct" has become a deadly charge to be leveled at political and ideological opponents. But the same articles and arguments that run in today's papers also ran in the magazines of the 1990s. For decades, the debate about political correctness has remained largely unchanged. Why? We dive deep into the history, the science, and the debate.

America's Hysterical Obsession With Political Correctness

In 1991, New York Magazine published an influential cover story, titled “Are You Politically Correct?” The headline was splashed across the glossy’s front page in bold red and white letters, followed by a list of supposed “politically correct” questions:...(read more)

The Disturbing Legal Consequences Of Ted Cruz Birtherism

Hollywood Sure Loves Sequels: For The Second Year In A Row, Zero Actors Of Color Get Oscar Nominations

Another year, another #OscarsSoWhite: Despite 2015 being the year that brought us the stunning Beasts of No Nation, the sleeper-smash Straight Outta Compton, Spike Lee’s satire Chi-raq, and Creed, confirmation for anyone still doubting whether or not Michael B. Jordan is a movie star, exactly zero actors of color were nominated for an Academy Award on Thursday morning. Just like last year ...(read more)

What You Need To Know About Hillary Clinton’s Attack On Single-Payer Health Care

A Controversial EPA Rule Is Pitting Small Farmers Against Big Agribusiness

In May, when the EPA released its final version of the Clean Water Rule — meant to clarify which waters are under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act — the agency cheered the broad reach of the rule, arguing that it would protect the drinking water of some 117 million Americans, or roughly a third of the population ...(read more)