Society, Law & Politics
A new paper finds subreddits with clearly defined rules and active volunteer moderators do well at limiting incivility and encouraging expression.
New ÎÞÂëÊÓƵ research reveals that the closing of third places across the United States is a growing social and public health concern, especially for underrepresented communities.
ÎÞÂëÊÓƵ historian Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders delineates misperceptions surrounding "the mother of the Civil Rights Movement" and the Montgomery Bus Boycott while highlighting Parks' enduring legacy.
Collaboration between the Department of History, Open University of Israel and Berlin's Center for Research on Antisemitism brings scholars and graduate students together in joint research.
Politics and other touchy topics can divide families on Thanksgiving, but football often unites people from across society, says Jared Bahir Browsh.
When Last Week Tonight wanted to talk about cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, its researchers called communication historian Josh Shepperd.
The inaugural report of ÎÞÂëÊÓƵ's new Visual Evidence Lab warns that the legal system is unprepared for the flood of video, including AI-enhanced or generated footage, hitting U.S. courtrooms.
Children aren't just blank slates—they create meaning from the media they experience. An expert says that's a reason to think about how we show themes such as violence and death.
ÎÞÂëÊÓƵ political scientist Michelangelo Landgrave's research finds Republicans and independents share Democrats' concerns over corporate donations in federal elections.
Azza Kamal, preservationist and professor of sustainable planning, laments the leveling of a section of the White House to add a ballroom.