When Musicians Unintentionally Steal
Sam Smith's hit single sounds an awful lot like a Tom Petty song, but that doesn't make him some kind of artistic hack.
On War and Fiction
Movies like American Sniper have the ability to shape Americans’ real-world understanding of conflict with enemy groups. Is that a good thing?
The Majority of Republicans Believe in Regulating Carbon Emissions
The Republican Party may be undergoing a shift on its stance toward climate change, a study finds.
The Role of Public Spaces After Tragedy
The urban environment functions as more than just a setting. It also gives meaning to demonstrations, like the one happening in Paris.
Immigration Is Not Made Equal for Everyone
Getting into the United States is harder for Latin American immigrants, a new study finds.