The Stories of Deborah Eisenberg
Two short stories by Deborah Eisenberg.
Do Laws Protect Abortion Clinics From Violence?
The research surveys whether state laws protecting abortion clinics have deterred pro-life activists from committing acts of violence.
The Threat of Solar Flares
Solar flares are highly unpredictable and difficult to anticipate. But their threat is very real.
Suggested Readings: Tortoises, Teenagers, and Literary Critics
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.
The Re-Release of a Classic
A new American edition of Ronald Blythe's Akenfield reminds us why it became one of the founding texts of oral history.
Renegade and Folk Hero: The Lasting Appeal of George Costanza
Seinfeld's George Costanza holds a strange place in culture. He's loved, but unlovable. At the heart of that contradiction is his status as folk hero.
Climate Change and Migration
Multiple research bodies show how climate change and natural disasters cause migration and refugees crises.
The American Who Exposed the Tsar
American supporters of revolutionaries in Russia in the late 19th century contributed to the downfall of the Tsarism.
The Ocean’s Hot Dog: The Strange History of Fish Sticks
Fish sticks fulfilled the need to repackage an abundance of frozen fillets. But did they become a consumer staple?
When San Diego Hired a Rainmaker a Century Ago, It Poured
After Charles Hatfield began his work to wring water from the skies, San Diego experienced its wettest period in recorded history.