Science & Medicine
An AI chatbot was able to persuade people to reconsider their beliefs in conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination, the moon landing and election fraud.
Sept. 12, 2024
Letters to the Editor
The last, best hope of theocrats is that the conservative Supreme Court will rule in favor of laws like Louisiana’s Ten Commandments rule.
July 1, 2024
‘Deeply held religious beliefs’ have been used to justify all kinds of horrible practices. Now, an anti-LGBTQ+ lifeguard is doing it.
June 16, 2024
Politics
A large majority of Americans says that LGBTQ+ people should be allowed to live as they choose; the minority that disagrees is largely defined by politics and religion.
June 6, 2024
Gisselle Palomera left their religion at 15, causing a rift in the relationship with their mother. Now at 26-years-old, they are finding new ways to improve their communication.
April 30, 2024
Readers debate the role of religious institutions and how to build community.
March 27, 2024
Opinion
Leaving Christian evangelicalism means sacrificing community and the security of ‘answers’ to life’s vexing questions. There are few smooth landings.
March 20, 2024
World & Nation
Former President Donald Trump charged that Jews who vote for Democrats ‘hate Israel’ and hate ‘their religion,’ igniting new firestorm of criticism.
March 19, 2024
California
Judge sets man free for murder he didn’t commit afters 23 years in prison, second man also factually innocent in killing
March 7, 2024
Democratic Senate candidate Barbara Lee’s quarter-century in the House has been defined by sometimes lonesome pursuits. She says her stances have proved prescient over time.
Feb. 12, 2024