Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.…
Category: Opinion
Israel and Lebanon have a long history of failed ceasefires – will this time be any different?
In past agreements, there appeared to be a tacit understanding between Hezbollah and Israel that conflict would eventually…
Pittsburgh’s new romance bookstores sell more than happily-ever-afters
Two romance bookstores opened in Lawrenceville in early 2026. A psychologist explains why readers want community beyond their…
Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?
Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.…
Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive
Regardless of whether Americans think socialism is bad or good, or how they define it, most of them…
Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning
As schools consider AI guidelines, educators are also thinking about how they can adjust their assignments to accurately…
CIA Analysts Say Political Pressure Is on the Rise
A survey reveals concern among the rank and file that Trump-administration meddling is undermining intelligence work.…
Madonna Is Finally Giving the World What It Wants
The singer is known for pushing pop forward, but her most acclaimed album in years is playing it…
The Rosenberg Boys
When Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed by the U.S. government, they left behind two sons, ages 6…
Believe the Hype About Teen Takeovers
Outdoor street parties are turning into violent rumbles in D.C. and other large cities.…