How a British royal’s monumental errors made India’s partition more painful
The partition of India led to a genocide that was unprecedented in scale. How far was one man, Lord Mountbatten, who hurriedly drew the new borders, responsible?
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Bullying and suicide: What’s the connection?
From '13 Reasons Why' to real-life events, there's been increased scrutiny on the link between bullying and suicide. However, research shows that we may not be getting the full picture.
How the social gospel movement explains the roots of today’s religious left
The 19th-century social gospel, which emphasized how Jesus’ ethical teachings could address poverty and inequality, continues to live on in the activism of the religious left.
Is Indonesia’s ‘pious democracy’ safe from Islamic extremism?
An expert on Islam and democracy examines the threat to the world's largest Muslim majority country.
Elite public schools that rely on entry exams fail the diversity test
Elite exam schools are some of the least diverse public schools in the US. Here's how colleges like Harvard could teach high schools like Stuyvesant to improve their admissions process.
Will guilty verdict in teen texting suicide case lead to new laws on end-of-life issues?
When do words at an end-of-life decision constitute a crime? A law professor explains why lawmakers should act to clear up the gray area that remains.
What if several of the world’s biggest food crops failed at the same time?
Climate change, rising food demand and globalization are putting pressure on world food production. New research explores the risk of failures in several of the world's breadbasket regions at once.
Trump’s exit of Paris climate accord strengthens China and Europe
Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement strains international relations further and strengthens the resolve of other countries to move forward on climate without the US.
Why Trump’s decision to leave Paris accord hurts the US and the world
A panel of academics and scientists explain the damages to the Earth, the economy and US moral standing in the world by Trump's decision to abandon the Paris climate accord.
New public database reveals striking differences in how guns are regulated from state to state
How have state firearm laws changed over time? Over the past 27 years, some states have loosened the rules for gun owners and the gun industry, while others are getting stricter.
Infecting mosquitoes with bacteria so they can’t infect us with viruses like Zika and dengue
Several sites in the US are releasing bacteria-infected mosquitoes as a way to fight mosquito-borne viruses that threaten people. What's the science – and how well will it work?
What witch-hunters can teach us about today’s world
Witch-finders of early modern Europe and modern Africa made themselves indispensable by showing people a threat of a growing crisis of threatening evil.
How Woodrow Wilson’s propaganda machine changed American journalism
An executive order signed in 1917 created what's been called 'the nation's first ministry of information.' The media are still feeling its impact.
What the Leo Frank case tells us about the dangers of fake news
Fake news has been used in the past to feed into people's fears and prejudices. A particularly poignant story from 1913 relates to the wrongful conviction of an innocent man named Leo Frank.
What history reveals about surges in anti-Semitism and anti-immigrant sentiments
The U.S. saw an increase in anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant sentiments in the period between World War I and World War II. Here's why it matters to know that history today.
Trump slams brakes on Obama’s climate plan, but there’s still a long road ahead
Trump's executive order on climate will cede American leadership internationally and scores a political win. But reversing all Obama's work will require big wins in court.
Russia, an alleged coup and Montenegro’s bid for NATO membership
Russian interference in the U.S. election is part of a bigger pattern, according to a former ambassador from Montenegro to NATO.
Why you should know about the New Thought movement
A 19th-century movement, New Thought, came to a have deep influence on the prosperity gospel - that faith could lead one to health and material wealth. What does it tell us about Trump's faith?
Is hunting moral? A philosopher unpacks the question
What place does hunting have in our urbanized society? Is it acceptable to kill for fun? For conservation? Philosophy doesn't have all the answers, but it can help us understand opposing views.
Questions I never got to ask Fidel Castro
A former British ambassador to Cuba, now a professor at Boston University, still has a few questions for the late Cuban leader.
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Professor of Journalism, Boston University
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Professor of Emergency Medicine and Community Health Sciences, Boston University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Neuroscience, Boston University
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University Professor, Professor of International Relations and History, The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University
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Director of Graduate Studies, Professor of the Practice of International Relations; BU Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University
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Professor of Economics, Boston University
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Director of Museum Studies, Boston University
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Professor, Earth and Environment, Boston University
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Senior Lecturer at the Frederick S Pardee School in Global Studies, Boston University, Boston University
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Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Boston University
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Dean, School of Public Health, Boston University
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Clinical Professor, School of Law, Boston University
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Dean and Professor of Journalism, Boston University
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Associate Professor of Social Sciences, Boston University
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Professor of History and International Relations, Boston University