A new study finds that people around the world see gender-balanced government as better for policy—and better for democracy.

Research suggests that psychological biases may limit support for reducing economic disparities. But there are ways to get ...

New research finds that self-compassion and mindfulness can help new fathers stay well and bond with their babies.

A new book argues that social media does more harm than good and we might be happier and healthier using it less.

Caring for others can improve our well-being, build resilience, and foster lasting community—during moments of collective ...

We can be a supportive presence for our children when a loved one is dying, even in the midst of our own grief.

Forgiveness is a process that takes time, and what that process will look like may be different for each person.

Three new books examine where U.S. COVID-19 policy went wrong and how it has shaped children's lives and development.

A historian examines how protests and social organizing around labor, energy, and immigration affected the course of policy ...

What is giving you hope right now for the future of our society? That’s the second question we posed to our circle of scholars, writers, and thinkers in the aftermath of the 2024 United States ...

“It is much safer to be feared than loved,” writes Niccolò Machiavelli in The Prince, his classic 16th-century treatise advocating manipulation and occasional cruelty as the best means to power.

Religion has long been a central part of life for many. But recent trends in the United States have revealed that increasingly more people are leaving religion. By 2070, many project that Christianity ...