Is There a Link Between White Racism and Blacks’ Higher Rate of Fatal Heart Disease?
A new national study finds a disturbing correlation. By Tom Jacobs A sign in Jackson, Mississippi, dated 1961.…
It’s Time We Took a Closer Look at Our School District Borders
To understand the importance of school district boundaries, you have to go back to 1974. By Dwyer Gunn…
Is This the Race That Changes Party Policy on Race Relations?
If parties want to win, it should be. By Mariatu Santiago (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images) There has been…
If Hurricane Hermine Forms, Where Will It Go?
Weather in the Caribbean right now looks ripe for a hurricane — but we might not know for sure until…
More Than 4,000 American Public Schools Still Hit Their Students
Poorer, black kids are the most likely to get the paddle. By Francie Diep (Photo: Nico Paix/Flickr) American…
What We Know About Aging Athletes
You can listen to what Olympic commentators say about the rapid aging of athletes, just don’t believe it…
Sorry, Starbucks Isn’t Putting Too Much Ice in Your Coffee
The amount of ice in that Starbucks venti iced coffee may make for a watery pick-me-up, but it…
How Your Internal Clock Could Affect the Severity of a Cold
A study in mice finds that the timing of an infection relative to circadian rhythms affects how quickly…
‘The Night Of’ and the Enduring Power of Police Procedurals
The HBO adaptation of the British drama isn’t just the epitome of the modern crime serial — it’s a reflection…
Graduate Assistants Are Officially University Employees. Why Aren’t Athletes?
The National Labor Relations Board’s ruling might have a big impact on the ongoing debate over whether student…