How the Word “Shoddy” Became an Anti-Semitic Slur
Shoddy came to have anti-Semitic overtones during the American Civil War.
Membership in the Communist Party of China: Who is Being Admitted and How?
The composition of the Communist Party of China has evolved considerably since the party was founded in 1921.
Margaret Sanger’s Eugenics Defense
Margaret Sanger's belief in eugenics stemmed from her interest in individual choice—an idea that brought birth control into the mainstream of American life.
3 Women Explorers You Should Know
Their names may not be widely recognized, but these three intrepid women explorers deserved broader acclaim for their accomplishments.
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 American Who Exposed the Tsar
American supporters of revolutionaries in Russia in the late 19th century contributed to the downfall of the Tsarism.
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.
Do Voters Prefer Younger Presidents?
Research suggests that the age of a Presidential candidate affects voter preferences.
How Class Conflicts Determine Voter Turnout
Studying voting data from 1840 to the 1990s, a correlation emerges between voter turnout and class conflicts throughout the country.
The Channel Tunnel Is a Product of Politics, Not Engineering
The history of the Channel Tunnel is the really the contentious history between France and England.