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Dignity

Tiffany McElroy | Tiffany McElroy/Simon Campbell/Dreamstime

Government failure

An Alabama Mom Delivered a Preterm Baby in a Jail Cell. She Says Staff Refused To Help.

The mother is suing after she delivered her preterm baby on the jail's floor following 24 hours of labor with no medical assistance.

Autumn Billings | 5.15.2026 4:58 PM

Cover of 'Radical Universalism: Beyond Identity' by Omri Boehm | Omri Boehm

Identity politics

On the Duty To Disobey Unjust Commands

Philosopher Omri Boehm argues persuasively that universal human dignity is anathema to identitarian politics.

Ronald Bailey | 4.15.2026 11:30 AM

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Judges

Neomi Rao Was Right About Dwarf Tossing, Dignity, and Consent. She Deserves To Be a Federal Judge.

A defense of Brett Kavanaugh's nominated replacement on the D.C. Circuit.

Shoshana Weissmann | 11.26.2018 5:15 PM

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Victim

Victimhood Culture in America: Beyond Honor and Dignity

Americans increasingly want and expect adult supervision

Ronald Bailey | 9.11.2015 1:30 PM

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Microaggression

The Rise of the Culture of Victimhood Explained

Replacing honor and dignity with victimhood

Ronald Bailey | 9.8.2015 1:51 PM

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