In Brief
News and notes.
Don’t Say Gay
For now, “the love that dare not speak its name” won’t be silenced in Tennessee. Since 2008, Republican Senator Stacey Campfield has been trying to … Read MoreThe Armstrong Effect
When cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted to doping, he joined a growing list of professional athletes with ruined reputations. But public humiliation is not the end … Read MoreThe Hug Treatment
by Cassandra ConlinAt a world economic summit in Cannes in 2011, Barack Obama walked into the room, shaking the … Read MoreFood Deserts
by Shirley CannonSince 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama has led the fight against childhood obesity. In “Let’s Move,” an … Read MoreShaming Obesity
Although many public health experts consider obesity to be among the most serious health challenges in the U.S. and … Read MoreBushels of Misconduct
When ethics violations occur in business, we often hear it is the result of “a few bad apples”—individuals like … Read MoreWar: Unhealthy for Children
“War is not healthy for children and other living things” was a popular slogan of the anti-war movements of the 1960s. But new research shows … Read MoreFreeway Fliers
by Ken BruzenakIt is no secret that part-time teaching staff are shouldering a larger percentage of the postsecondary teaching … Read MoreMaking Food Slower
by Bridget BeorseWe love caramelized onions, but do we have the time to cook them? Slate writer Tom Scocca … Read MoreDebating Trafficking
Photo by Sarah DudaWhile activists against human trafficking—the illegal trade of human beings mainly for the purposes of commercial … Read More