In an effort to address toxic polarization in the U.S., an anthropologist of the “Trumpiverse” explains MAGA supporters’ thinking in…
Revisiting the Spiritual Violence of BS JobsAnthropologist David Graeber’s celebrated theory of “bullshit jobs” continues to provide a critical window into why modern work is often…
Inside Amazon’s Union-Busting TacticsAn anthropologist reports on the impediments to labor organizing—and why it’s still worth trying. ✽ In the notoriously anti-union U.S.…
When Scientists Take to the StreetsThe scientific community in Argentina is facing a crisis. In response, scientists are protesting to stand up for their work…
Can “Made in China” Become a Beacon of Sustainability?In the epicenter of fast fashion, a small cohort of Chinese eco-friendly designers is amplifying the call for a less…
What It’s Like to Grow Old on the MarginsIn a brief documentary, an anthropologist provides a glimpse into the precarious lives of poor older Peruvians whose experiences mirror…
How Racism Shapes the U.S. Opioid EpidemicPublic health officials say opioid use and related deaths have reached a crisis point in the U.S. An interview with…
The Anthropology Professor in an Amazon WarehouseTo learn what conditions are really like for Amazon workers, an anthropologist has joined their ranks. ✽ My first day…
Neighborliness Matters to Your HealthDrawing from cross-cultural research, an anthropologist shows how neighborliness can lessen wealth-based health disparities. DOES GOOD HEALTH REQUIRE WEALTH? The…
The Human Roots of Japan’s Cherry BlossomsMost cherry blossom trees planted in Japan today are the iconic pale-pink somei-yoshino variety—but its reign may be coming to…
