‘Traditional Values’ Meet New Technology in the Home Schooling Movement
Michael W. Apple traces both the growth of home schooling and its related political activism to virtual communities made possible by the Internet.
Research Fraud: When Science Goes Bad
At its worst, science research fraud might have deadly consequences. What can be done about it?
The Mystery of Super-Spreaders
It’s estimated that roughly 20% of the population are so-called "super-spreaders" who cause 80% of infectious disease cases.
The Birth (and Death?) of Modern Corporations
To imagine the end of modern corporations as we currently know them, it helps to go back to their birth.
Tackling Racism in School Discipline
Skyline High School in Oakland, California addressed serious racial disparities in school discipline, with students leading the way.
Why Did the Violist Cross the Road?
Every subculture has its in-jokes. Classical musicians are no exception, and the punchline usually involves a viola.
A Cultural History of Satirical Cartoons and Censorship
Articles in JSTOR illuminate the long history of satirical cartoons and censorship.
The Roots of Modern Police Work
The beginnings of modern police work have roots in the colonial experience in Ireland.
Privacy, Journalism, and the Gilded Age
The interview is now such a standard part of journalism that it may come as a surprise to read that the New York Times editorialized against it in 1874.