Are Homeschoolers the Foot Soldiers for Conservative Politics?
A new book examines the connections between the home-schooling movement and right-wing politics and activism. Read more ›
She Loves TV So Much She Wrote a Book About It
Let the intelligentsia scoff: A new book offers an unapologetic ode to TV from a fan who grew up watching hours of it every day. Read more ›
Tuition Revenue Influences Whether Colleges Are Remote or In Person
A study found that the percentage of revenue a college gets from tuition is the biggest factor in predicting whether its classes are mostly remote or mostly in person. Read more ›
‘Apostrophe Laws’: Why and How Do Laws Get Named for Victims?
New research analyzes why some laws, known as apostrophe laws (like Megan's Law), are named for individual victims. Read more ›
The History of Viral Pandemics from Smallpox to COVID-19
A new book looks at the history of viral pandemics, including smallpox, polio, and COVID-19. Read more ›
Wildlife Crime Has Been Neglected. Here’s Why It Shouldn’t Be
Crime that harms wildlife is often deemed 'victimless,' but wildlife crime in fact poses profound threats to the environment and national security. Read more ›
When It Comes to Drug Deals, Environment Is Everything
A new study finds that the environment in which a person buys or sells drugs impacts how they act during the interaction. Read more ›
Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father, Economist … Climate Activist?
If Alexander Hamilton were in charge of the economy today, he'd be championing climate action, according to a new book Read more ›
Even Storefront Signs are Being Gentrified
Over the decades, store signage has changed drastically — and it has more to do with social class and gentrification than style. Read more ›