Beetle on soil near a nuclear missile with US Air Force markings in a bunker

Welcome to the Jungle: What do cuckoos, kings, cleaner fish, caterpillars, and beetles have to do with nuclear proliferation?

The Trump administration is receiving a lot of criticism over the war with Iran, but I’m hearing few suggestions from those critics on what to do now. I can understand criticizing the administration for initiating the conflict without a better-developed strategic plan. But where do we go from here? If you’re the POTUS, what’s your next move?

Four medieval villagers whispering and reacting to rumors swirling as sticks and stones in the town square

Sticks & Stones: Is gossip all bad?

Growing up in the Protestant Christian Church, gossip was routinely criticized for its harm and divisiveness. Pastors regularly debunked the adage “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”. Words can and do hurt people. But is gossip sometimes helpful?

On Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan & Cacilda Jethá: Polyamory, Polygamy, Polygyny, Polyandry, & Monogamy

In “Sex at Dawn,” authors Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha explore human sexuality, citing various researchers and authors. They examine polyamory, polygamy, and monogamy, suggesting that human nature encompasses a wide range of sexual behaviors and relationships. Is the book an antidote to monogamy or sexual repression?