Independent Analysis and Reportage
The medical tools of the Revolutionary period help flesh out the picture of what physical well-being felt like for people living in the American colonies 250 years ago.
Despite growing evidence of alcohol’s harms, it remains deeply embedded in social norms and cultural rituals, both in the US and abroad.
‘The Folk Box’ sought to trace the roots and branches of American music, and document the forging – and constant reinvention – of the national identity.
New legislation in Denver created a program to build, repair and maintain sidewalks throughout the city.
Montesquieu shaped how Americans understood liberty, and his warning about a ‘tyranny of opinion’ speaks to today’s polarization.
Mail-in voting was created during the Civil War so soldiers could vote. That legacy helped shape how the Supreme Court ruled more than 160 years later.
A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, relates to broader efforts to protect consumers.
A little-known law called ERISA bars millions of patients from suing for damages when health insurers wrongly deny claims.
The Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission argues that religious freedom is under attack and blames the ‘wall of separation’ between church and state.
The chemical constituents of 3I/Atlas are a sign of its exotic origin.
Money matters are a vital part of education.
Fitness trackers often privilege steps over strength, rest and context, which can leave some users with a distorted view of health.