How the Body Can Shape Social Protest
By using the body to resist and respond to violence and social injustice, protesters literally embody their cause.
As Armenians Mark 100th Anniversary of Genocide, Turks Resolutely Dismiss Their Claims
The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled that Switzerland violated Turkish socialist party chairman Doğu Perinçek’s freedom ...
Philanthropic Billionaires: An Investigation
Mark Zuckerberg joins a long line of philanthropic billionaires who have pledged millions of dollars to charitable causes.
Remembering Historian John Hope Franklin
Franklin helped to change the way we think about slavery and Reconstruction.
Suggested Readings: De-stressing, Divorce, and the False View of Abortion on TV
Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. Brought to you each Tuesday from the editors of JSTOR Daily.
Paper Money Rebellion
The Currency Act of 1764 returned the restrictions of 1751: banning colonists from printing their own legal tender bills.
What is Kwanzaa?
A look at the history of Kwanzaa and how it has evolved since it was founded by Maulana Ronald Karenga.
How Do You Define Terrorism?
The definition of terrorism, which has been with us for a long time, is being debated domestically and internationally.
I ❤ Physics: A Love Story
I could not bring myself to accept string theory’s claim, often presented as a scientific fact, that there are exactly 11 dimensions.
A Glossary of WWI Soldier Slang
A glossary of slang used by U.S. servicemen in World War 1.