Economics You’re a Brand-Damaging Old Flag Researchers find Americans react negatively when Old Glory is used to sell merchandise. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief You’re a Grand Old Polarizing Flag Our intense political polarization has been blamed on many culprits, from partisan news sources to ideologically segregated neighborhoods.… Tom Jacobs
News in Brief American Flag Imagery Benefits Republicans It is indeed a grand old flag for the Grand Old Party. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Will the Sun Set on the Union Jack? Surely what happens to the Union Jack is one of the more minor concerns that would follow Scottish independence—except that it's not. Michael Todd
Social Justice Does Old Glory Have a Dark Side? Research suggests that seeing the flag doesn't make Americans feel more patriotic. But it does make them feel more nationalistic and more superior to non-Americans. Lee Drutman