The world represented in the media greatly influences our understanding and beliefs about reality. But our lived experiences might be more important.

The history behind why urban black neighborhoods face much higher rates of poverty, crime, and overburdened schools than white suburban areas do.

Lyndon B. Johnson called upon the wealthiest nation in the world to do something for those left behind.

Was Abraham Lincoln's the most tumultuous presidential transition in American history?

President Obama made news for being the first President to publish a scholarly article while in office. Many past Presidents can be found in JSTOR. 

A recent wave of subway slashings in New York City is an opportunity to examine the criminology and sociology behind copycat crime.

Sugar long had a bad reputation because of its connection to slavery in the New World.

Ethnicity and job occupation are but a few factors in tracing the political leanings of your ancestors.