Stories By
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoMany wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery
Researchers measured lawmakers’ wealth and found that those whose Southern ancestors owned slaves before abolition have a higher net worth today.
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoThis Atlanta neighborhood hired a case manager to address rising homelessness − and it’s improving health and safety for everyone
A trained social worker helps people without homes obtain the support they need and addresses other residents’ concerns about street safety.
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoNorth Carolina is not really a red or blue state − and that makes political predictions much more difficult
Donald Trump won North Carolina in 2016 and 2020, but that doesn’t mean he can win again in 2024. Such is...
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoWhat’s in a pantsuit? Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s fashion choices say a lot about their personalities − and vision for the future
A scholar of fashion and politics explains what people can understand about the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates − and their...
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoWhy the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains
Hold your breath and make sure you vote, because the result is likely to be a squeaker.
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoBoth Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
From creating the Space Force to blocking weapons testing in space, both Trump and Harris have extensive records on space policy...
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoHalloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others.
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoAmericans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always have
A biblical scholar traces how images of the ‘city of God’ have shaped American culture – especially when it comes to...
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoHow beef became a marker of American identity
On July 4, 1891, Oklahoman farmer Oscar Weber Bilby served his neighbors the very first hamburgers on buns.
-
Media
/ 4 weeks agoAs more Americans go ‘no contact’ with their parents, they live out a dilemma at the heart of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’
The advantages of being a part of a family are so obvious that losing that affiliation, intentionally or not, is tragic.
