Two Hundred Thirty-Nine Years of Money in Politics
A brief history of money in politics and the ethics of political campaign spending.
The Lowdown on Bees and Pesticides
New research suggests that declines in wild bees may be due to a specific pesticide.
Social Work Traditions and Jane Addams
Was Jane Addams a social worker? Donald Breiland explores in a piece that delves into the definitions of social work today and yesterday.
Protecting People from Tornadoes in the 1880s
Two articles from 1883 and 1884 offer insight into tornadoes from another time.
Oikos
The peer-reviewed ecological journal Oikos has nothing to do with the popular brand of Greek yogurt that shares its name.
Preserving the Past: Natural History in North America
A look at early natural history collection methods.
A Plan to Get the Poor to Eat Healthy Food—in the 1890s
Early efforts to get Americans to eat healthy food started with targeting poor citizens.