The Palmer Raids: America’s Forgotten Reign of Terror
The raids constituted a horrific, shameful episode in American history. Why aren’t they remembered in history books? Lawrence W Reed writes.
“The Jokes Always Saved Us”: Humour in the Time of Stalin
Jokes are never about one thing — which is why they are dangerous. Yet people persist, even in the darkest times.
Sierra Sun and Moon
Poetry by Felice Pace.
Even in Sporty Seattle, Most Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Exercise
Youth in Seattle and King County get less exercise than most of the country. Why? Julie McCleery considers.
The Courage of a Nurse: The Story of Edith Cavell
Nazi Germany forced France to surrender on June 22, 1940. A day later, Adolf Hitler himself toured the conquered capital of Paris, where…
The Artists Who Are Challenging The Education Status Quo
Children’s creativity and competence grows when they were allowed to drive their own learning while being supported by adults. Kerry McDonald writes.
Trigger Warnings Don’t Help People Cope with Distressing Material
New research shows trigger warnings have no meaningful effects in psychological terms — except negative ones.
When Halloween Became America’s Most Dangerous Holiday
The urban legends of “dangerous” trick-or-treating at Halloween are merely an expression of cultural and social anxieties.
Cities with More Black Residents Rely More on Traffic Tickets and Fines for Revenue
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the last time I got a speeding ticket. It was nearly a decade ago and it’s…
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