The Freedom of Information Act—and the Hero Who Pioneered It
Celebrating the curious and deeply unpopular political career of John Moss, godfather of the FOIA.
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How to Be Canadian on the Fourth of July
How I learned to embrace Independence Day, America, and bunting. So much bunting.
The Link Between Bernie, Brexit, and Boredom
Researchers report feelings of ennui can inspire extremism. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Jean Olahus/Flickr) Many reasons have been…
How the Declaration of Independence Went Viral
A brief media chronology of America's first big story.
A Primary That’s Tough to Call
What happens when there’s no clear frontrunner in a crowded race for a seat in the Senate. By…
The Problem With Race-Neutral Policies
A new report argues that America needs to re-think its plan for racial equality.
If We Want Gun Safety, We Need to Change Course
Current attempts at gun control in America just aren’t working. By Heather Hurlburt Joe Biden makes brief remarks…
Brexit Is About Taking a Country ‘Back’
It’s not hard to find parallels to Donald Trump’s campaign. By Elena Gooray (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) The…
The Supreme Court Deadlocks on Immigration
The tie in the United States’ highest court all but ensures the end for Barack Obama’s plan to…
Donald Trump Is Wrong: Campaigns Matter
That’s one clear lesson from the 2012 presidential election. By Tom Jacobs Donald Trump arrives for the opening…