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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.
In E-mail, the Truth Is E-lastic
People lie more often when using electronic communication, business profs find.
In Alaska, Tax Hike on Alcohol Leads to Fewer Deaths
"Sin taxes" are known to modify behavior a bit, but small adjustments may reap bigger rewards than expected.
With Liberty and Justice For All (Except Muslims)
The 'Bradley Effect' may be kaput, but the 'Turban Effect' is alive and kicking.
Defusing the Infidels Among Us
A Miller-McCune interview with Mark Juergensmeyer, author of Global Rebellion: Religious Challenges to the Secular State.
Group Members’ Insecurity Can Foster Being a Jerk
If you arrogantly proclaim, 'We're No. 1,' it's probably because you know darn well you're not.
The Nobel and Literature’s Third Rail
No country is an island, a poet might say, but the insularity of the U.S. has raised some hackles.
Lose Your Job, Lose Contact With Your Community
Two troubling trends have reshaped the lives of Americans over the past few decades: Our jobs are less secure, and we are less likely to participate in social and community groups. A first-of-its-kind study suggests these phenomena are linked.
Surprising Season Throws Baseball Guru a Curve
While most of math professor Bruce Bukiet's divisional-winner picks failed to come home, he says his system can still score.