Are you looking to stir the pot a little bit? Catching up and engaging in friendly banter is fun and all, but discussing controversial questions has a special place in the hearts of humans. Human ...

Whether joining the high school debate team or participating in topical discussions in class, debating current or controversial topics is an excellent way to develop speaking skills and build ...

If it feels like it’s harder than ever to have conversations about controversial subjects without explosive arguments, you’re not alone. “People are so trigger-happy and willing to engage in outrage ...

New research conducted by IMDEA Networks Institute in collaboration with the University of Surrey, UPV, and King’s College London has shown that there is a general downward trend in the popular ...

Television has always been a reflection of society’s darker fascinations. Still, in recent years, some episodes have crossed the line in ways that sparked public outrage, censorship, and even legal ...

Not only is Senate Bill 1 horrible overall, it’s also self-contradictory. Two of its provisions 1) prohibit faculty from expressing views on “controversial” topics, while 2) mandating that students ...

A woman online is pushing back against unspoken norms for weddings. In a viral video posted by Ceara Kirkpatrick (@cearakirk), the bride-to-be shared things she is doing for her wedding that some deem ...

The policy, similar to what’s in place at several other Oregon districts, requires teachers to get approval to discuss current topics where there is ‘honest disagreement’ Perhaps it shouldn’t be a ...

Researchers led a study in which they surveyed people on their views about a controversial topic, in this case, physician-assisted suicide. Participants then randomly red either a personal testimonial ...

Columnist Jonathan Knutson writes about some of the more controversial topics he's written about and their impact on agriculture. The value of COVID-19 vaccines was one of the more controversial ...

(RNS) — Women deacons, priestly formation and other contentious questions won’t be a part of the next synod in October. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A three-year process aimed at putting the most pressing ...

Brand safety has become a top-of-mind issue for marketers. From the proliferation of divisive content and disinformation to a loss of control over where ads are placed, ensuring brand safety has ...