The Tension Reduction Theory . One theory that explains the connection between social anxiety and problem drinking is th ...

As political polarization intensifies, America’s colleges and universities face threats to free speech from both the left and right.

What Zuckerberg described—what is now unfolding—is the beginning of a new digital era, more actively anti-social than the ...

The Democrats are still in a tough position: To win back the Senate next year, their party must win a handful of seats in red ...

I'm very much looking forward to retiring one day -- and collecting Social Security benefits, after paying into the system ...

Between 2008 and 2010, polarization in society increased dramatically alongside a significant shift in social behavior: the ...

People objectify those they consider less than—less worthy, less valuable, and less human. The root word of objectification ...

Literary journalists Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein take us inside their conversations on the mushroom trial, writing and notorious women.

Five ways to engage philanthropists and advocates in early-stage or overlooked causes, such as intensive animal agriculture, ...

Readers respond to a proposal in Utah to forcibly remove homeless people. Also: Stolen treasures; America’s gambling problem; ...

It may be that health issues (yours or a family member's) are a barrier to working. It may be that your industry isn't hiring. Or it may be that you don't actually want to return to work, but you're ...

As new political actors, can social media influencers fill the increasing trust void between the public and political elites?