Are movies a good way to learn history?
History movies may have Oscar potential, but their educational potential is more complicated. Should teachers use Hollywood…
History movies may have Oscar potential, but their educational potential is more complicated. Should teachers use Hollywood…
The U.S. is considering expanding a ban it imposed in March on several Middle Eastern countries to all flights from Europe.…
'Women Who Work' attempts to present itself as an apolitical work. But no narratives ever are – and it's especially…
Congress is considering proposals to amend the Endangered Species Act. In this roundup we offer views on what's lost…
United Airlines' recent stumbles suggest its culture is too 'tight' and constrained by rules, leaving employees…
Fainting is a common but often misunderstood occurrence, and heat can bring it on. As summer approaches, here are some things…
Luther translated the Greek New Testament into a common German dialect that ordinary people could read, without help from…
The Trump administration's new deal with China, which won't benefit many workers, shows the pitfalls of pursuing…
The mall's inventor, Victor Gruen, envisioned thriving hubs of civic activity, rather than bland, asphalt-enclosed shopping…
Arguments about the AHCA showed deep disagreement on health care coverage. Could this move us toward universal coverage,…
The White House is deciding whether or not to stay in the Paris climate agreement. But a large majority of Americans –…
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Energy Secretary Rick Perry wants to know if wind and solar are compromising the reliability of the grid and hurting coal…
The health care bill recently passed by the House imposes big cuts to the underfunded Medicaid program. A new approach is…
Trump should drop his plans to cut taxes and instead look to some of our closest friends to learn what policies actually…
Christian sexuality websites present evangelicalism as a sex-positive religious tradition. At the same time, they also reinforce…
The May 4, 1970 shootings at Kent State still loom large in our national conscience. What do these events tell us about…
Why is it all about mom? Fathers want to be more involved in their children's lives, but are limited by public policy…
Yelp and Twitter can help us spot food poisoning outbreaks quickly. But a new study shows the data favor some communities…
There remain many mysteries that are beyond science. Does that mean that a God truly exists? A scholar gives reasons for…