Category: Social Issues

The Rotarian: Does truth matter anymore?

4/29/2019

Cover and feature illustrations for The Rotarian, magazine of Rotary International, about The Four-Way Test:
one of Rotary’s central principles that could be useful in the current day, when truth and truthfulness seem to be losing its prestige in public life. Story by Joseph Epstein. Thanks AD Jennifer Moody!

Internazionale: Why we stopped trusting elites

4/5/2019

Breaking down the Ivory Tower. The credibility of establishment figures has been demolished by technological changes and political upheavals, and its too late to turn back the clock. Illustration for Internazionale, article by William Davies. Thanks to AD Alberto Notarbartolo, as always.

The Exeter Bulletin: Bringing tough topics to the table

3/28/2019

Cover illustration for The Exeter Bulletin, about the importance of promoting civil discussion on hard questions of diversity, inclusion, race, gender, political difference etc. Exeter is a discussion-based school using the Harkness method, involving students seated in a large, oval table to discuss ideas in an open-minded environment.
Thanks to AD David Nelson!

C&En: US science and immigrants

3/5/2019

Latest cover artwork for Chemistry and Engineering News, about the relationship between USA and international scientists. They have long been a key part of the US research workforce, but concerns are rising that they'll start to turn elsewhere. Thanks to AD Robert Bryson.

BBC World Histories: What makes for a good peace?

1/31/2019

Latest cover illustration for the BBC World Histories. This issue focuses on the lessons history can teach us about how enemies can forge a lasting and secure peace. Thanks to ad Susanne Frank and editor Matt Elton, as always.

Columbia Medicine: A cascade of care

1/16/2019

Cover and interior illustrations for Columbia Medicine magazine about how clinicians and educators are tackling the opioid epidemic. Thanks to AD Eson Chan, as always.

BBC World Histories: An age of political extremes?

12/12/2018

The new issue of BBC World Histories gives rise to the question of political extremes. As populist politicians come to power around the world, seven experts assess whether we are witnessing the dawn of a new era of extremism. Thanks to AD Susanne Frank, as always.