Gleb Tsipursky
An Incredible Gift to Corporations
President Donald Trump called the recently-passed tax bill “an incredible Christmas gift” for middle-class Americans. In reality, the tax bill takes money from the...
The Truth-Seeker’s Handbook: A Science-Based Guide
How do you know whether something is true? How do you convince others to believe the facts? Research shows that the human mind is...
The Deadly Cost of Censoring the CDC
Caption: Photo of baby getting vaccinated (James Gathany, Judy Schmidt, USCDCP/Pixnio)
Do you want your medical treatment to be based on science? The Trump administration...
How to Talk Politics With Family Over the Holidays
Caption: People arguing (Wikmedia Commons)
It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of opportunities for uncomfortable interactions with family members about politics. How can you...
How to Talk to a Science Denier without Arguing
Caption: man and woman in a conflict (Gratisography/Pexels)
It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of opportunities for uncomfortable interactions with friends and family who...
How to Address Irrational Family Members Effectively Over the Holidays
Caption: photo saying “trust the lies, not the ‘truth’” (Thomas Guest/Flickr)
It’s the holiday season, which means plenty of opportunities for uncomfortable interactions with friends...
Roy Moore’s Systemic Danger to Our Democracy
Caption: Image of supporting sign for Roy Moore’s senate campaign (Wikimedia commons)
Roy Moore's Systemic Danger to Our Democracy
The front-runner candidate for Alabama Senate,...
When Should You Go With Your Gut In Everyday Life?
You’re walking out of a restaurant with your date when you suddenly feel a strong urge to duck your head. You realize that doing...
Fighting the Normalization of Post-Truth Politics
Donald Trump’s rally speech in Phoenix on August 22 was full of falsehoods. The lack of outrage over his deceptive statements points to the...
Being A Weird American on Independence Day
In celebration of Independence Day, I want to share why I think of myself as a weird American.
I’m very proud to be a citizen...