Re-crafting the United States as Disunited Duchies
Authors of two recent books, "Whitopia" and "The Big Sort," see Americans as disuniting based on politics, race and culture.
A Most Uncivil Contempt
Most states have no limits on how long a witness or defendant can be held in civil contempt. Perhaps they should.
The Rampant Growth of Life Without Parole
America's crowded prisons are seeing a larger number of lifers cluttering their halls and cafeterias, according to a new report from an organization opposed to life-without-parole sentences.
Should Minors Ever Face Life Without Parole?
Four years ago the high court decided no minor should face the death penalty. Now it's poised to determine if youths should face life without a chance of parole.
Jury Out on Girls-Only Juvie Programs
Despite more than a decade's worth of attention on programs aimed at girls and crime, researchers know little about whether these programs work better than other efforts.
Why Fewer Murder Cases Get Solved These Days
A new study by three FBI officials suggests that cooperation — whether by witnesses or even other departments — is the key to closing more murder cases.
Futurists Fear Droughts More Than Pandemics
Two noted futurists are less concerned about acute knockout blows from a pandemic and more fearful of diminishing water and increasing warmth.
Taking Drug Task Forces to Task
Film takes a look at the unintended consequences of one weapon in the arsenal devoted to the war on drugs.
Stimulus Accelerates High-Speed Rail Hopes
The United States has lagged behind other industrialized countries in providing high-speed rail, but the stimulus package includes a big boost advocates have been praying for.
When Healthy Met Junky
Kids navigate a semantic minefield where products with healthy-sounding ingredients are perceived as good for you, even if they're not.