The author of ‘A Black Philadelphia Reader,’ a new anthology of writing by Philadelphia authors past and present, revisits…
Politicians often are firmly committed to what they say they will do – until they announce otherwise.
In the ugly spectacle of American politics, it’s hard to keep humanity in sight. But literature, says a poet and scholar…
Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would…
Talking about mental health can be difficult for anyone. It’s even harder for athletes, who are expected to exhibit mental…
Kids love digging and may not realize the dangers a hole in the sand can pose.
Scholars have long measured the impact of a paper by counting the number of times other scientific articles cite it. Researchers…
Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for…
Despite reports of mismanagement, the 2024 Hajj brought together pilgrims of diverse backgrounds from 180 countries.
Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists…
The three-day meeting is touted as a time to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary. But gathered leaders face serious…
State superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated that public school teachers incorporate the Bible into classroom lessons.
Facing an uproar over use of a private fund to cover expenses, vice presidential candidate Sen. Richard Nixon invoked the…
The 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a nightmare of protest, violent policing and chaos. How will Chicago…
From one perspective, Nevada’s political history is balanced. From another, it’s s pendulum swinging back and forth…
Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle.
Breathing wildfire smoke can cut years off people’s lives. As fires become more frequent in a warming world, smoke is…
Sporting events form a vital space where Americans display their ‘civil religious devotion,’ according to a scholar…
Keir Starmer is ideologically more aligned with the Democrats. But history shows that isn’t the only key to good US-UK…