What Gay Marriage Looked Like in the ’70s
In 1979, sociologist Joseph Harry took a look at what that era's marriage-like relationships between gay men were like.
Heat Waves: 20 Years After Chicago
Two articles look at the sociological impact of the 1995 heat wave in Chicago, which killed 700 people.
Divorce in the U.S.A.
A glimpse into the long history of divorce in the United States offers perspective on how much has changed.
Tax Day in Ancient Egypt
A newly-analyzed papyrus fragment from Ancient Egypt revealed a truly whopping tax bill
Is TV for Toddlers Really that Bad?
BabyFirstTV, a channel aimed specifically at toddlers is headed for US TV.
Researchers Discover Unknown Ancient City in Honduras
An expedition has identified the ruins of an unknown city in a remote part of Honduras.
The Coca-Cola Wars: Can Anybody Really Tell the Difference?
While few people can reliably discern any difference in a blind taste test, Coca-Cola is winning in its branding war with Pepsi.
Should Sperm Donors Have Visitation Rights?
A lesbian couple from New Jersey now find their most intimate decisions at the center of a precedent-setting appeal about sperm donor visitation rights.
A Smoking Gun: The Battle Over Gun Control and Statistical Significance
Gun control and statistical significance in Florida