Randy Lynn, Ph.D., Author at Society Today

What Happens to Kids When Their Government Runs Out of Money?

A study of more than 1.9 million children in 67 countries finds austerity increases the odds of child poverty by an average of 14 percent. The two biggest moderating factors…

National Holidays

Celebrating Saint Lucia’s Independence Day

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, February 22nd, we honor Saint Lucia's Independence Day,…

Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten: Johan Galtung (1930-2024)

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Rest in Peace It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Johan Galtung, Norwegian sociologist and founder of the field of conflict analysis and resolution.…

Health

Decoding Depression: Bridging Genes, Behaviors, and Environments

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People genetically predisposed to depression are also more likely to have experienced negative life events. The genes associated with depression may not just “cause” depression; they might also increase the…

National Holidays

Celebrating The Gambia’s Independence Day

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, February 18, we join the Gambia in celebrating…

Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten: Alexei Navalny (1976-2024)

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Rest in Power It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Russian activist and opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. Few figures in the modern era have…

Human Rights

How Bad Was Life in Gaza Before Hamas Attacked?

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Gaza has been blockaded by Israel and Egypt since 2007, with over 2 million Palestinians living with a lack of clean water, inadequate food, overstretched health services, and one of…

Politics

Egocentrism in Politics: How Unelected Officials Misinterpret Public Desires

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Unelected elites do not correctly perceive public opinion: their beliefs about where the public stands on policy are off by an average of 14 percentage points. However, unlike elected elites,…

Education

The Struggle for Educational Mobility: A Tale of Race and Reward

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Since World War II, disadvantaged Blacks have been as upwardly mobile as disadvantaged Whites in education. However, highly educated Blacks struggle to maintain their educational advantages at a rate far…

Sports

Tackling Racism in the NFL: On-field Positions and Off-field Hiring

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One study finds strong evidence of racial sorting among NFL positions, with White players more likely to occupy high-prestige positions and players of color more likely to play high-risk positions.…