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When everyday situations get awkward, what’s the ethical thing to do? | The Ethical Life podcast

When everyday situations get awkward, what’s the ethical thing to do? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 Some ethical decisions arrive without warning. We revisit four dilemmas that ask what you would do when the right choice isn't immediately obvious.

Measles deaths are the cost of poor public health leadership | Philadelphia Inquirer

Measles deaths are the cost of poor public health leadership | Philadelphia Inquirer

    Two recent measles-related deaths, including that of a newborn, were the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years. Sadly, as vaccination rates decline, they will likely not be the last.

    Jim Clyburn is right about impeachment | Baltimore Sun

    Jim Clyburn is right about impeachment | Baltimore Sun

      Rep. Jim Clyburn has delivered a timely warning to Democrats who believe winning control of the House in November should immediately trigger a third impeachment of President Donald Trump: The American people need relief, not another partisan spectacle.

      Joyful spending is America’s guilty pleasure | Allison Schrager

      Joyful spending is America’s guilty pleasure | Allison Schrager

        Americans like to spend money, and they’re good at it. But they also feel kind of bad about it.

        Venezuela oil deal may be a win, but it shouldn’t set a precedent | Baltimore Sun

        Venezuela oil deal may be a win, but it shouldn’t set a precedent | Baltimore Sun

          Eight months ago, American aircraft launched from 20 bases as a special operations team entered Caracas and removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from a fortified compound. Dozens of Venezuelan and Cuban personnel were killed. Congress never authorized the operation.

          Retailers right to cut prices to share tariff refunds | Chicago Tribune

          Retailers right to cut prices to share tariff refunds | Chicago Tribune

            Following the Supreme Court’s decision early this year that President Donald Trump’s tariff regime was unconstitutional, many corporations have seen substantial windfalls in the form of federal refunds for the tariffs they paid.

            Of course Flock cameras are being attacked. Congress has failed to regulate them | Catherine Crump

            Of course Flock cameras are being attacked. Congress has failed to regulate them | Catherine Crump

              Vigilantes are disabling Flock cameras in at least three dozen states, and while I don’t condone property damage, I understand the outrage.

              David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

              David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

                Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.

                5 things Dolly Parton taught us about work | Dimon Kendrick-Holmes

                5 things Dolly Parton taught us about work | Dimon Kendrick-Holmes

                  When it came to managing her career and investing her money, Dolly Parton said "yes" to a lot of kids -- and "no" to Elvis. 

                  Republicans are the party of the working class | Shaun McCutcheon

                  Republicans are the party of the working class | Shaun McCutcheon

                    For generations, the political map of America was simple and stable.

                    Trump’s policies make Democrats best for workers | David Madland and Aurelia Glass

                    Trump’s policies make Democrats best for workers | David Madland and Aurelia Glass

                      The Democratic Party wins the “party of workers” title by default. That's because the Trump administration and the Republican Party, which controls both houses of Congress, spent the last year and a half chasing erratic and corrupt policies that increase living costs, weaken wages and push f…

                      Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                      Protect College Sports Act will protect my sport | Sophie Stylianos

                        The NCAA has 556,000 collegiate athletes, the vast majority of whom compete in non-revenue and Olympic sports.

                        Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Do Flock cameras make communities safer? | The Ethical Life podcast

                          🎧 The hosts debate whether AI-powered license plate readers provide meaningful public protection or create unacceptable risks involving privacy, misuse and concentrated power.

                          Ban on H-1B visas in schools goes too far | Dallas Morning News

                          Ban on H-1B visas in schools goes too far | Dallas Morning News

                            Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he plans to call for a ban on school districts employing anyone with an H-1B visa. This sweeping ban could harm students and schools, while doing little to address legitimate concerns about the visa program that allows companies to hire foreign workers for special…

                            Editorials

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                            The Editorial Board: Early, absentee voting make casting your ballot easy

                            The Editorial Board: Early, absentee voting make casting your ballot easy

                            Three cheers for New York’s commitment to serving its voters and especially for Erie County, a leader in providing a healthy supply of places for voters to cast early ballots.

                            Columnists

                            When everyday situations get awkward, what’s the ethical thing to do? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            When everyday situations get awkward, what’s the ethical thing to do? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 Some ethical decisions arrive without warning. We revisit four dilemmas that ask what you would do when the right choice isn't immediately obvious.

                            Measles deaths are the cost of poor public health leadership | Philadelphia Inquirer

                            Measles deaths are the cost of poor public health leadership | Philadelphia Inquirer

                            Two recent measles-related deaths, including that of a newborn, were the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years. Sadly, as vaccination rates decline, they will likely not be the last.

                            Jim Clyburn is right about impeachment | Baltimore Sun

                            Jim Clyburn is right about impeachment | Baltimore Sun

                            Rep. Jim Clyburn has delivered a timely warning to Democrats who believe winning control of the House in November should immediately trigger a third impeachment of President Donald Trump: The American people need relief, not another partisan spectacle.

                            Joyful spending is America’s guilty pleasure | Allison Schrager

                            Joyful spending is America’s guilty pleasure | Allison Schrager

                            Americans like to spend money, and they’re good at it. But they also feel kind of bad about it.

                            Shopping

                            Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                            Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                            Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                            5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                            5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                            Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                            Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                            Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                            Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                            Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                            Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                            Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter: Downsizing gov't – when efficiency meets favoritism

                            Letter: Downsizing gov't – when efficiency meets favoritism

                            Government exists to serve the public, and fairness should be at the core of its operations. However, favoritism, cronyism and nepotism frequently interfere — elevating individuals based on personal connections rather than merit while sidelining qualified professionals.

                            Letter: Defunding USAID a direct assault on Va.'s economy

                            Letter: Defunding USAID a direct assault on Va.'s economy

                            The recent decision to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is not just a blow to international aid — it is a direct assault on Virginia’s economy.

                            Letter: Is this how Va. Democrats reward a fellow senator?

                            Letter: Is this how Va. Democrats reward a fellow senator?

                            Thank you for covering the decision by Sens. Scott Surovell, Mamie Locke and the Democratic caucus in the Virginia Senate to strip Sen. Jennifer Boysko of her chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee and seat on the Rules Committee just for standing up for her constituents ("Boysko removed from committee posts after anti-casino testimony," Feb. 13). As Anna Bryson reported, Sen. Boysko spoke out very briefly at the Virginia House Subcommittee hearing against Sen. Surovell’s bill to authorize a casino in Tysons Corner.

                            Letter: Solar canopies over parking lots are a win-win

                            Letter: Solar canopies over parking lots are a win-win

                            Michael Shank’s Feb. 7 column ("Despite assault on clean energy, the future remains bright for solar") notes that location choices for solar power are critical. The recently passed bill promoting solar canopies over large parking lots (House Bill 2037, sponsored by Del. David Bulova, D-Fairfax) is an excellent step to address this issue.

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