Skateboarders: The Shock Troops of Gentrification
In Philadelphia's Love Park, gentrification had an unlikely face.
New International Books
Five new books out this week, and links to related content you won’t find anywhere else.
Populism for Beginners
If the appeal of Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, and Brexit can all be described as "populist," then what is populism?
Do Reminders of Death Affect Reckless Driving?
Self-driving cars are meant to eliminate reckless driving. But can anything really stop motorists from making bad choices?
The Unlikely Origins of “Strange Fruit”
The man behind the anti-lynching anthem "Strange Fruit" was a white, Jewish, Communist named Abel Meeropol.
Where Did the Moon Come From?
Despite years of study, it is only since the 1980s that a theory of the moon's origin has coalesced.
Susan B. Anthony on Her Revolutionary Foremothers
Susan B. Anthony discusses how women's rights have evolved in a 1902 North American Review piece, "Woman's Half-Century of Evolution."
How LSD Went From Research to Religion
The lines between psychological research and mysticism were blurry in the early days of LSD.
Suggested Readings: Ducklings, Turkey, and Rembrandt’s Mirrors
Extra Credit: Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship.