More than a century ago, Charlotte Cushman presided over a group of queer female artists who supported one another’s creativity and left a pioneering, if overlooked, legacy.

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The JSTOR Daily editors have rounded up a collection of stories that discuss the origins, meaning, and legacy of Juneteenth.

Well-researched stories from the CBC, Vox, and other great publications that bridge the gap between news and scholarship.

Scattered along the Appalachian Trail, “primitive huts” built in various styles offer shelter, social space, and evidence of the trail's long history.

Iceland is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Three photograph collections shared on JSTOR show how much has—and hasn’t—changed on the island since independence.

One of the first female investigative reporters, Nellie Bly shone a light on the plight of American women by facing the world head on.

The women sewing machinists of the Dagenham plant received a raise after they went on strike against Ford. But was this a victory?

Tim Johnson, serving a life sentence in North Carolina, shares how access to JSTOR creates opportunities that cultivate change in prison and beyond.