How Easy is it for Minimum-Wage Workers to Get a Raise?
The minimum-wage debate has been a long point of interest for business owners and labor economists.
What Makes a “Home”?
Privacy and retreat weren't always hallmarks of one's home.
Why Black? A Look Behind the Biggest Shopping Day of the Year
On either side of the aisle, Black Friday surfaces systemic issues facing low-income communities of color.
The Spoiled Child Is Not a Modern Invention
You know what’s wrong with kids these days? They want to “take things easy.” Or so said a school superintendent in 1905.
Suggested Readings: Rich Kids, Mean Drunks, and Terrorists
Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. Brought to you each Tuesday from the editors of JSTOR Daily.
The Perils of Protectionism
Why does the U.S. continue to pursue policy that doesn't work?