Rust Belt Revolt
Voting for the fresh face, regardless of party affiliation, strikes a blow against the status quo. By Jim…
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Would Linking Hate-Crime Laws to Gun Background Checks Be Another Band-Aid Solution?
In response to the Sunday morning massacre that left 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando dead,…
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Stand-Up Comedy Fan Who Says We Shouldn’t Be So Focused on the Future
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
What Would It Cost for You to Sign Away Legal Liability for Future Health Problems to a Fracking Company?
A Pennsylvania gas company offers residents cash to buy protection from any claims of harm.
The First Americans
Until recently, the reigning theory on who the first Homo sapiens in North America were pointed to the Clovis people, evidence of whose culture was discovered in the American Southwest. That theory has been powerfully challenged by, among others, Meadowcroft, an archaeological dig in western Pennsylvania that began in the 1970s.
How Can We Best Measure the Serious Health Threats Posed by Fracking?
In Pennsylvania, opponents of gas drilling say regulators are slow and unprepared in responding to air quality complaints.
America Has a Stadium Problem
Despite every number suggesting they shouldn't, why do American cities keep building sports stadiums funded with public money?
Fleeing Los Angeles for Harrisburg
Ironic migration: An emerging trend in which talent leaves some of the most unexpected places.