Taylor Swift’s White Colonial Romance
Taylor Swift is a member of the Lion King generation, which means that, for her, African landscapes are nothing more than a rich tapestry of flora and fauna
Taylor Swift: 1989’s Confessional Poet
Since she first came to prominence, Taylor Swift's songs have been read autobiographically.
Hearing Harriet Smith
In the University of Texas library, our writer found a previously unknown audiotape of an interview with a woman who'd been born into slavery.
Who Opposes Gun Control?
People who oppose gun control tend to be white, male, Protestant, and living in the West, Mountain states, or South.
The History of Cremation in Japan
Although Buddhism propelled the popularity of cremation across Asia, its staying power, particularly in Japan, has been for practical reasons.
School Suspensions and the Racial Discipline Gap
The racial discipline gap in school suspensions has lasting educational and social effects.
Did You Hear the Joke about the Lawyer?
Why lawyer jokes typically involve the killing or maiming of lawyers.
The Internet Didn’t Doom the Daily New Orleans Times-Picayune; Katrina Did
The Times-Picayune had no choice after Katrina but to publish primarily online.
Erasing History at the USPS
When the United States Post Office (USPS) tried to sell off historic New Deal sites, scholars and communities protested.
