Starving civilians is an ancient military tactic, but today it's a war crime in Ukraine, Yemen, Tigray and elsewhere

Countries have used starvation as a war strategy for centuries, historically without being prosecuted. Three experts on hunger and humanitarian relief call for holding perpetrators accountable.

Daniel Maxwell, Henry J. Leir Professor in Food Security, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University • conversation
June 21, 2022 • ~11 min

Heard v. Depp trial was not just a media spectacle – it provided an opportunity to discuss the nuances of intimate partner violence

Intimate partner violence can take many forms – and it doesn’t always fit society’s stereotypes.

Kellie Lynch, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, The University of Texas at San Antonio • conversation
May 23, 2022 • ~8 min

The Heard v. Depp trial is not just a media spectacle – it is an opportunity to discuss the nuances of intimate partner violence

Intimate partner violence can take many forms – and it doesn’t always fit society’s stereotypes.

Kellie Lynch, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, The University of Texas at San Antonio • conversation
May 23, 2022 • ~8 min

Less than 1% of abortions take place in the third trimester – here’s why people get them

The reasons why people may seek out late-term abortions are complex and are often based on new medical information and delays caused by state policies.

Katrina Kimport, Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
May 17, 2022 • ~5 min

Online data could be used against people seeking abortions if Roe v. Wade falls

Data privacy is an abstract issue for most people, even though virtually everyone is at risk. If abortion becomes illegal, digital surveillance could take an even darker turn.

Nora McDonald, Assistant Professor of Information Technology, University of Cincinnati • conversation
May 16, 2022 • ~8 min

Expert: Anti-choice movement used suffrage strategy

To hinder abortion rights, the anti-choice movement has taken its playbook from the women's suffrage movement, says political scientist Dawn Teele.

Amy Lunday-JHU • futurity
May 11, 2022 • ~7 min

Expert: Anti-choice movement used suffrage strategy

To hinder abortion rights, the anti-choice movement has taken its playbook from the women's suffrage movement, says political scientist Dawn Teele.

Amy Lunday-JHU • futurity
May 11, 2022 • ~7 min

What's at stake as Supreme Court appears intent on overturning Roe v. Wade -- 3 essential reads

A draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito suggests that a majority of the court may overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion in the US.

Matt Williams, Breaking News Editor • conversation
May 3, 2022 • ~8 min

When counties need fines, more women go to jail

More women go to jail in Washington state counties that depend on court-imposed fines for revenue, research finds.

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
March 3, 2022 • ~7 min

When counties need fines, more women go to jail

More women go to jail in Washington state counties that depend on court-imposed fines for revenue, research finds.

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
March 3, 2022 • ~7 min

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