The Opposition To Nancy Pelosi Stumbles
A group of 16 Democrats have signed a letter pledging to vote for new House leadership, but they have no viable alternative to the California representative.
J. K. Rowling and the Curse of the Prequel Series
With the new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movie, the Harry Potter author is making some inexplicable and unnecessary additions to her beloved wizarding universe.
Psychology's Replication Crisis Is Running Out of Excuses
Another big project has found that only half of studies can be repeated. And this time, the usual explanations fall flat.
Dear Therapist: My Boyfriend Isn't Affectionate Enough
I’m tired of feeling like I’m putting more effort into our relationship than he is.
The Limits of a Billion-Dollar Donation to Johns Hopkins
Michael Bloomberg’s donation to the institution has been heralded as transformational. But the colleges that are struggling the most rarely get such game-changing gifts.
The ACLU Declines to Defend Civil Rights
The civil-liberties organization has taken a stand against stronger due-process protections in campus tribunals that undermines its own principles.
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J. K. Rowling and the Curse of the Prequel Series
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