Party Conventions and the Political Amateur
As the Republican and Democratic party conventions approach, many wonder which way the "political amateur" delegates will vote.
The Crucial Role of Women in Conservation
Conservationists need to do a better job involving women, according to a recent Nature Conservancy report.
Why Do They Build Party Platforms, Anyway?
What is the point of the party platforms unveiled at political conventions?
Do Terrorists Ever Win?
Surveying the purported objectives of 28 international terrorist groups and determining whether these groups achieved their aims.
The History of “Your Body Is A Battleground”
Revisiting the iconic work of Barbara Kruger (“Your Body is a Battleground”) that has just as much resonance today as it did a quarter century ago.
How One Nightmarish Disease Was Eradicated
Guinea worm, scourge of the tropics, may be nearing its end.
There’s Class Inside That Glass of Tang
A scholar examines kitschy American foods as an entree into a conversation about class in the United States.
Joy Williams, Tennessee Williams, and More
Five new books out this week, and links to related content you won’t find anywhere else. Prose master ...
The Serious Subtext of Japan’s “Cute” Culture
The real reasons behind Japan's culture of kawaii, or "cute."
Publishing the Presidents
President Obama made news for being the first President to publish a scholarly article while in office. Many past Presidents can be found in JSTOR.