12 New Books to Read in March
Spring is just around the corner. As the days get longer, you’ll want to spend those extra hours of sunlight with a good book. This...
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U.S. Democracy Needs Black Journalism
U.S. democracy owes much to fearless Black journalists like Ida B. Wells and Walter White. At a time when white newspaper leaders in the U.S....
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True Story Behind Jeanie Buss and Running Point
In the spring of 2022, Lakers president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss turned on HBO’s Winning Time and was transported back to the start of...
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Why the Government Should Pay For University Research Costs
On Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued guidance limiting how much of the “indirect costs” (IDC) of scientific research it would pay....
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Politics Have Always Influenced the U.S. Service Academies
The nation’s military service academies have become a central battleground in the new Trump administration’s “war on woke.” At the confirmation hearing for Defense Secretary...
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Most Memorable Moments of the 2025 SAG Awards
The Screen Actors Guild differentiates itself from other award shows by shining a spotlight directly on those who are already, well, in the spotlight. Meaning...
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The True Story of Denmark’s Biggest Heist
In August 2008, the small European country of Denmark was rocked by the biggest heist in the nation’s history. That heist is brought to thrilling...
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Why You Should Watch ‘Offline Love’
A new dating show on Netflix attempts to capture what romance was like before smartphones changed everything. In Offline Love, 10 young Japanese adults travel...
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The Black Panther Party’s Under-Appreciated Legacy of Love
Romantic love is not the only sort of love. There are alternative forms—including communal love, which is deeply rooted in collective care and well-being. These...
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The True Story Behind American Murder: Gabby Petito
It was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime for 22-year-old Gabby Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie. Inspired by social media accounts chronicling...
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How Military Service Impacts the Presidency
Donald Trump’s victory in November 2024 continued a more than three-decade trend: not since George H.W. Bush’s victory in 1988 had Americans chosen a combat...
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The Foods We Think Are Romantic Have Flipped
For those looking to cook a special Valentine’s Day meal, the internet is flooded with recipes. You might expect chocolate-dipped strawberries, seafood in creamy sauces,...