New Orleans schools still separate and unequal 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
On Nov. 15, 1960, four Black first graders desegregated New Orleans schools. One of them was Tessie Prevost, who died in…
On Nov. 15, 1960, four Black first graders desegregated New Orleans schools. One of them was Tessie Prevost, who died in…
The use of national tariffs in the US began in 1791, led by Alexander Hamilton, and grew throughout the 19th century, in…
Despite the power that political independents are anticipated to have over the election results, there’s a lot that remains…
The past two administrations had vastly different records, and past is likely to be a prologue this year.
US election coverage often portrays rural America as entirely white and conservative. This narrow view obscures the issues…
Fruit flies wreak havoc on crops in Hawaii, but a type of parasitoid wasp armed with a biological weapon has helped keep…
Owning a gun can influence your outlook, both fueling a sense of danger in the world around you and holding out the promise…
Political scientist Jesse Rhodes speaks to The Conversation Weekly podcast about the latest results of the UMass Amherst…
When the price of most types of products goes up, demand for them tightens. Except for a couple of special cases.
Take a deep breath: Having to wait for election results means the system is working as it should, with safeguards and double-checks.
As the election nears, it seems everyone is afraid.
Americans might have to wait for days, weeks or months to get an accurate determination of the winner of the presidency.
Workers from minority religious traditions in the US tend to be more affected by restrictions about bringing up faith at…
The ‘Courage Tour,’ a religio-political rally, is going around battleground states. It is focused on defeating Democrats,…
By analyzing the resistance genes and proteins of E. coli, researchers can optimize treatments to address both current and…