Society & Culture

What does $50 mean to you? In the microfinance world, a $50 loan might mean the ability for a woman in rural Bangladesh to open a market grocer or a teenager in Kenya to build tech support for his poorly-wired community. Micro Equity specialist and current medical school student Mark Wien weighs in on his favorite Reads on the subject.

In the aftermath of the Malaysia Air Ukraine incident, one thing was clear: the damage ran deep. But beyond the obvious and important political scope, what is the responsibility of media outlets when covering the tragedy?

The use of drones has allowed the United States to wage a covert war, one transcending traditional battlefields and undertaken mostly in secret. Are drones ethical? Kelsey Shea investigates the academic arguments underlying this warfare tactic.

If Americans think Asians have truly made it in the US—or even have an unfair advantage—perhaps it’s time to think again. Here are some critical studies debunking the “Model Asian” myth.

Harvard undergrad Chloe Maxmin examines the academic arguments underlying the climate change divestment movement, bringing her insights as a student activist to the conversation.

In a world where “bad” things happen daily, why do “good” people stand witness without interfering? These psychological and historical studies attempt an answer.

Doctors may not be poets—nor do they need to be—but their use of language is critical in assuring effective patient care.