Is it Nutritionally Beneficial to Go Organic?
Research suggests that there are real nutritional differences between organic and non-organic produce, milk, and meat.
Satanism and Magic in the Age of the Moulin Rouge
How did some of the most illustrious names of fin de siècle French literature end up in a newspaper battle over witchcraft and evil spirits?
How @realDonaldTrump Won the Anxiety Voter
Donald Trump’s evil genius lies in using the unique capacities of online communication to fuel and ignite anxiety, fueling authoritarian sentiments.
Suggested Readings: Violence, Viruses, and the Benefits of Chocolate
Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. Brought to you each Tuesday from the editors of JSTOR Daily.
“Green Island” Sheds Light on Taiwan’s Tumultuous Past
Shawna Yang Ryan's "Green Island," explores the 2-28 massacre, in which tens of thousands of Taiwanese were killed by Kuomintang troops in 1947.
Ellen Gallagher: Questioning Race
Artist Ellen Gallagher interweaves text and images to force viewers to confront and question race in American society.
Does More Education Mean Higher Pay?
High school graduation rates sky-rocketed in the 1930s, but as more educated people flooded the job market, pay and opportunities plateaued.
Understanding the Popularity of “Downton Abbey”
Downton Abbey's popularity in America may be due to the British culture industry's manufacture of the myth of England itself.
The Fight to Build the Lincoln Memorial
From location disputes to the type of memorial itself, the fight over how to best respect Lincoln's legacy eventually led to the Lincoln Memorial.
Rethinking College Admissions
It’s news to precisely no one that college admissions still favor the rich. A number of studies in recent years have explored the process.