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Rules based on feelings are ineffective — policies should be grounded in facts and data.

When it comes to public discussions about science, it often feels like narratives are influenced more by incentives than by hard data. This reliance on storytelling, rather than evidence, can stifle innovations that could genuinely address pressing problems. The consequences of this can be serious, endangering public safety and undermining trust in scientific endeavors. Take, […]

David Hogg fires back at DNC chair, who plans to change rules about primary-meddling

David Hogg, vice-chairman of the Democratic National Committee, continues to fight his own party as it appears that the DNC is creating a rule that prohibits DNC officials from being involved in primary elections. The drama within the Democratic Party began after Hogg announced that his personal organization, our worthy leader, would spend $20 million […]

Judge rules Trump admin must restore Ohio State grad student’s visa

A federal judge on Friday determined that the Trump administration must restore legal status as an Ohio State graduate student arrested in the 2024 anti-Israel protests. India’s Ahwal Sultan filed a civil suit in the DC District Court on April 15, claiming that after participating in a protest against Israeli military action, the F-1 student […]

Rules on self-driving cars loosened in bid to challenge China

The Trump administration will allow self-driving vehicles to be exempt from several safety regulations for testing amid efforts to compete with China, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday. According to a letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. developers of motor vehicles are now able to access the exemption program for non-commercial purposes, […]