Whether the next pandemic bailout bill is called relief or stimulus depends on what ails the US economy – and maybe it…
Words matter, writes an immigration scholar. It is far easier to deny the humanity of an 'alien' than to do so for…
In the 19th century, Purim became an occasion to hold fancy dress parties, the proceeds from which were given to charities.…
Mapping is one way African Americans fight for equality and help each other navigate a racially hostile landscape.
With fewer funds to fall back on, minority-owned enterprises have struggled in the recession. To make things worse, many…
New research suggests there's often a mismatch between how you respond and what the other person wants to hear.
Greek statues, the Napoleonic wars and the advent of photography all played a role.
As a PBS documentary explores the history of the Black Church, a scholar looks at how African American congregations in…
A genderqueer sociologist offers tips to disrupt gender-based discrimination in childhood.
Websites that crash. Appointments that fill up within seconds. Scheduling your COVID-19 vaccine shouldn't be this hard.…
Monthly payments to families with children could lift millions of US children out of poverty.
Research shows that when one country – particularly a powerful one – puts more women in power, other nations tend to…
Rev. Warnock became the first African American to defeat an incumbent senator and the first African American to win a US…
The 40-day Lenten season, when many Christians observe fasting, began in mid-February. A scholar explains how the practice…
The pandemic has made many of us acutely aware of the daily risks we need to take. The ancient Greeks often did not leave…
Baby foods with rice or root vegetables, like carrots and sweet potatoes, had some of the highest levels, but they weren’t…
Doubt can be uncomfortable. It is often tempting to jump to conclusions. But Keats counsels otherwise.
Misinformation isn't an inevitable product of social media. Proven techniques can help tech companies clean up their…
Arctic foxes have a few special talents that help them sneak up on unseen prey and pounce.