A professor from Tennessee is closer than ever to the marketplace for a hybrid kit that will allow everyone to transform their vehicles into
Could details of DNC convention logo influence voters’ perceptions?
Does graphic design make a difference? That’s a question The Atlantic’s Emily Chertoff examines in “How One Hard-to-Spot Visual Detail Could Shape Voter Perceptions.”
Chicago teachers’ strike: It takes a generation to change schools
The teachers’ strike in Chicago requires immediate action. Regrettably, there are no simple answers. Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to reduce the agreed-upon pay increase
Hacking for democracy
Once upon a time, hacking was considered a bad thing. Today, there’s something called a hackathon. Also known as a hack day, hackfest or
Deadly leftovers: Unexploded mines and bombs
Imagine this. Dusk is falling. You’re in your kitchen getting ready to put dinner on the table for your family. The kids are outside
Google searches on “register to vote” go crazy after Obama speech
Proving that President Obama is still a trend starter, after his speech at the Democratic National Convention, online searches for registering to vote doubled
A man-to-man conversation on obesity
In a very touching article on August 27, 2012, St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Bernie Miklasz discusses his relationship with Rick Majerus, the head
Democrats are finally discussing progressive values
I’m watching the DNC convention on CSpan in order to enjoy every minute and not be distracted by commentary. As much as I
Karl Rove’s secret kingdom of power
Drawing in the cantankerous Koch brothers and Sheldon Adelson, Rove had even consolidated the money under his power. He has co-opted the Tea Party,
Hyatt hurts
Earlier this year, National Catholic Reporter called Hyatt Hotels “the worst hotel employer in the industry.” Allegations about working conditions at Hyatt sound as