Vigilantes at the polls were a threat in the 19th century, too, but the laws put in place
The 19th century bore witness to a tumultuous era in American history, marked by the emergence of poll vigilantism as…
Author: Jodie R. Palacio
Why more cities are hiring ‘night mayors’ and establishing forms of nighttime governance
The concept of a “night mayor” or nighttime governance is gaining traction in cities around the world, primarily due to…
Don’t let figures befuddle you; you can live a low-carbon life
Living a low-carbon life has become an increasingly important endeavor in our modern world, where the impact of human activities…
Let them eat caviar: When charity galas waste money
Charity galas often epitomize opulence and grandeur, acting as beacons of hope for noble causes. These events, glittering with glamour,…
Supermarkets put junk food on special twice as often as healthy food, and that’s a problem
In today’s consumer-driven society, supermarkets play a pivotal role in shaping dietary choices. The placement and promotion of food…
An exhibition that brings Islamic art from the shadows
The Art Gallery of South Australia opened Australia’s very first permanent galleries of Islamic Art in 2005. Christopher Menz, the…
Political parties kidnapped unwilling voters and printed their ballots
It is possible that the story, while likely not true, could be true. Election Day was often a noisy, dangerous,…
Reality begins to rain down on Putin’s Victory Parade
It commemorates the defeat of Nazism, in which the Soviet Union played a major role. The day continues to be…
Sports beverages help athletes perform better and nothing else
A proposal that would allow manufacturers of sports drinks to make health claims has sparked a spat with a health…
Its history shows the stakes when drug regulation is in flux
The FDA approved mifepristone over 20 years ago. It is used in combination with misoprostol to treat miscarriages as well as to induce about 50%…