In an effort to address toxic polarization in the U.S., an anthropologist of the “Trumpiverse” explains MAGA supporters’ thinking in…
Playing Rock, Paper, Scissors Across the Red-Blue DivideAs toxic polarization deepens in the U.S., some global conflict prevention experts are now addressing political violence at home. An…
Fighting for Reproductive Rights in RetirementAn anthropologist conducts research in an Arizona retirement community, where older women share hard-won insights about how limitations on sexual…
The Shortcomings of Height in PoliticsWhy is height a focal point for some politicians? An anthropologist explores the significance of height—explaining how cultural perceptions influence…
The Rise of Aunties in Pakistani PoliticsMiddle-class, conservative women in Pakistan have found a political voice as supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party—putting them at odds…
For Families of Missing Loved Ones, Forensic Investigations Don’t Always Bring ClosureAn anthropologist working in Azerbaijan looks beyond forensic science to understand the value of culturally specific ways people navigate uncertainty…
Comics as a Medium for Women’s RightsGogi is a comic strip character who boldly addresses issues of women’s rights in Pakistan and the broader Muslim world.…
Albania’s Waste Collectors and the Fight for DignityAn anthropologist shines a light on Romani and Egyptian recyclers whose work has been made illegal, calling for a new…
Inside Russia’s Campaign to Steal and Indoctrinate Ukrainian ChildrenAn anthropologist investigates an insidious side of Russia’s genocide against Ukrainians meant to shatter families: snatching children and occupying their…
Cultivating Modern Farms Using Ancient LessonsAn anthropologist examines what past farmers can teach us about adapting to climate change amid—and sometimes against—powerful political influences. This…
