A L Jones

A L Jones, PhD, is a psychologist, writer and educator with an academic speciality in the psychology and history of gender and abuse. Jones is a series editor at Lexington Books.

A L's recent articles

If true-blue Pentecostalists were in charge what would they do about climate change?

If true-blue Pentecostals were in charge, they would take no action to mitigate climate change. Not only that, they would also actively intervene to stop those who try.

Right and left: Dumb and Dumber

When it comes to thinking, progressives do it better than conservatives do. Progressives embrace novelty, nuance and complexity, while social conservatives struggle to process complex tasks. A decade of brain scans suggests why.

Veteran suicide: secret men's business

When I put my hand up [with PTSD], I was basically told to f off. The second time I did it, I was told I was lying. . . . It does stall your career, if not halt it completely, youre less of a personespecially for the guys youre less of a man for owning up to having issues. A former Australiansoldier.

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