The Case for Abigail Fisher: A History of Affirmative-Action Cases
Three affirmative-action cases set precedent for the Supreme Court as they make a decision on Fisher vs. University of Texas.
The Darker Side of Prohibition
During Prohibition, industrial-grade alcohol cost hundreds of American lives. The Coolidge administration encouraged its circulation.
Why New Years Falls on January 1st
Why do we celebrate the beginning of the New Year on the first of January? Julius Caesar, mostly.
Do Americans Like Government Spending? Depends How You Ask
Whether or not Americans approve of government spending depends strongly on how the issues are framed.
How the Body Can Shape Social Protest
By using the body to resist and respond to violence and social injustice, protesters literally embody their cause.
Philanthropic Billionaires: An Investigation
Mark Zuckerberg joins a long line of philanthropic billionaires who have pledged millions of dollars to charitable causes.
Remembering Historian John Hope Franklin
Franklin helped to change the way we think about slavery and Reconstruction.
Suggested Readings: De-stressing, Divorce, and the False View of Abortion on TV
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.
What is Kwanzaa?
A look at the history of Kwanzaa and how it has evolved since it was founded by Maulana Ronald Karenga.
How Do You Define Terrorism?
The definition of terrorism, which has been with us for a long time, is being debated domestically and internationally.