Search results for moral objections

Political science May 9, 2024

US drone warfare faces questions of legitimacy, study of military chaplains shows

Are drone strikes legitimate, meaning on sound moral and legal footing? How people perceive the legitimacy of U.S. drone strikes—firing missiles from remotely piloted aircraft at terrorist and insurgent leaders—is central ...

Social Sciences Apr 29, 2024

Study reveals voter moral justifications for politicians' misstatements

In a new study, researchers have used online surveys conducted primarily when Donald Trump was president to show that both Republican and Democratic voters provided explicit moral justification for politicians' statements ...

Archaeology Apr 25, 2024

Gender-nonconforming ancient Romans found refuge in community dedicated to goddess Cybele

A Vatican declaration, the "Infinite Dignity," has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles.

Education Apr 23, 2024

Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won't fix unfair grading—here's what could

After refusing to give some students grades they hadn't earned, high school chemistry teacher Toni Ognibene sued the Clovis Unified School District in California for allegedly retaliating against her. The lawsuit was filed ...

Social Sciences Apr 18, 2024

No, getting your boyfriend to peel an orange won't prove his loyalty—why TikTok relationship 'tests' are useless

Have you ever wondered if your partner really loves you? Well apparently so have thousands of TikTok users, who are testing their theories for the world to see.

Economics & Business Apr 11, 2024

What is happening to US higher education?

Recent technological advancements and new players have shaken up various industries, like entertainment and transportation. Now, these same changes are affecting higher education in America. New research out of Vanderbilt ...

Social Sciences Mar 25, 2024

Can being too enthusiastic about work have its downsides?

How much do you love your job? Some employees show up every day, profoundly passionate about their company's mission. Others are extrinsically motivated and work primarily because they need to financially support their family ...

Social Sciences Feb 24, 2024

Making it personal: Considering an issue's relevance to your own life could help reduce political polarization

Political polarization can be reduced when people are told to think about the personal relevance of issues they might not care about at first glance.

Plants & Animals Feb 3, 2024

Training an animal? An ethicist explains how and why your dog, but not your frog, can be punished

People talk to their pets every day: offering praise when they're good, reassurance when they're confused and affection when they're cuddling. We also speak to animals when they misbehave. "Why did you do that?" someone might ...

Social Sciences Jan 23, 2024

Why do so many people choose not to report rape?

Why do so many people choose not to report rape? Research shows that the trauma of talking about the abuse as well as owning one's own narrative of what happened can be crucial.

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