Anton Pannekoek was a Dutch astronomer whose politics informed his human approach to studying the cosmos. This...
Earth’s atmosphere isn’t something we can take for granted. A Thin Layer of Protection Overview Most of...
The crowded night sky is posing problems for astronomers and astronauts. Introduction It seems like every week,...
The administration’s proposed 15% bump for NASA’s earth science budget for next year would help fund the...
Preparing tombs correctly was a common theme in ancient Egyptian texts. Why Prepare for Death? The ancient...
Every three days, COVID-19 kills as many people as the 9/11 attacks did. The number of dead from...
The Bardo Thodol was written to be read to the spirit of the deceased. Introduction The Tibetan Book of the...
This phenomenon, known as negative polarization, can be a potent force. Arranging your entire political worldview around...
In the 1700s, Day of the Dead generated the largest annual market in Mexico City. Introduction As...
The GOP wants to substantially reduce the number of background checks done in this country. Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa),...
Distinctions concerning sexual identity only began to appear after the rise of Christianity. Introduction In the cultures...
The Biden Administration lacks a clear plan for a path towards global safety and equality for Transgender...
The military unit is first mentioned in 324 BCE in the speech ‘Against Demosthenes’. Introduction The Sacred Band...
Recent Pride events in rural America tell a new story of inclusion. Introduction LGBTQ people in rural places and small towns are often ignored in...
Same-sex relationships were regarded as simply another expression of human sexuality in the cultures of ancient civilizations....
Social media can serve as an important source of social support and a springboard for civic engagement....
Many Americans are suffering from anxiety, and many have tried several medicines with little or no results....
The force consisted of around 68,000 men at its peak in the early 1650s. Introduction The New Model...
Calling 21st-century fascism by its name is an essential condition to defeating it. Just before Thanksgiving break, former...
Angry mobs torched buildings and Virginians drank a toast to George Washington’s speedy death. Introduction Americans have an anger problem....
Religion has become a major force driving the current wave of right-wing extremism. The Republican Party is...
From Adam Smith to John Stuart Mill, early theorists of the wealth of nations were pessimistic about...
Google kicked Bannon off YouTube because of his violent rhetoric but still sent ad dollars to his...
The verdict is in: the possible rewards significantly outweigh any possible downsides. Most people searching a DNA...
Much to the dismay of many who need help with debt consolidation, your credit could be so...
The Holy Roman Empire only turned into an imperial juggernaut under the strongest of emperors. Introduction The Holy...
The Supreme Court ruled that states can be forced to fund religious education using taxpayer dollars. Last...
The Bohemian Church had been established by the Eastern Orthodox Church, not the Church of Rome. Introduction...
In areas without access to public schools, Maine allows students to attend other public or private schools...
The Protestant Reformation completely changed the European cultural, religious, social, and political landscape. Introduction The Protestant Reformation (1517-1648) refers...