The Super Bowl Gets the Academic Treatment
There will be a lot more than football going on this Sunday.
Don’t Ask an Athlete to Twirl
Asking Serena Williams and Eugenie Bouchard to "twirl" isn't right, and it's emblematic of a larger problem.
The Koch Brothers’ Influence Will Go Way Beyond the 2016 Campaign
The Koch brothers are reportedly raising nearly $900 million for the 2016 presidential election. Recent research suggests this money could impact politics at every level.
A Long-Overdue Black Host for Late Night
Larry Wilmore’s new Comedy Central show is very good, and much needed.
Do Presidents Usually Follow Through on Promises?
President Obama made a lot of promises during yesterday's State of the Union address. Going by past results, he'll probably accomplish some of them.
Blame These Countries for Global Warming
Seven countries account for 60 percent of the world's global warming, according to a study released last year.
Why Do Public Transit Systems Ignore the Poor?
Transportation planners have a tough time getting effective metrics for the social equity of their systems.
What Will Become of No Child Left Behind?
Thirteen years after its enactment, is there any proof that No Child Left Behind actually works?
Aziz Ansari vs. Rupert Murdoch: More Than Just Humor
Anziz Ansari's lengthy criticism of Rupert Murdoch over Twitter supplies more than laughs, research shows.
Does a Nation’s Wealth Fuel Terrorism?
Looking back to a 2008 study for some answers in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo tragedy.