The Electoral College may seem like a relic from the past, but there are good reasons to retain the system.
America's war with Iraq has altered its position in the world, bringing new responsibilities...and new dangers.
A new study yields fresh perspectives on the world's wealth.
Should Emma Goldman's passionate love affair lower her standing in the eyes of feminists?
Unilateral divorce was supposed to give abused wives a way out of marriage, but it spurred them to commit homicide instead.
Investigative journalism now seems at the mercy of lawyers everywhere.
When a great philosopher dies, we expect a great exit line. But Socrates' parting shot may carry more meaning than some have thought.
The International Monetary Fund is often criticized, but one economist rises to its defense.
Indoor air pollution, mostly from cooking fires, is a critical health problem among the world's poorer nations.
Even after the 9/11 attacks, it's still statistically safer to fly than drive.