What Clarence Thomas’s ideological journey tells us about Black political thought

Nadia E. Brown and Christine M. Slaughter - February 7, 2026

Black History Month is a reminder of the complex array of views among Black people.

Why ICE is responding to protests with repression

Heather Sullivan - January 28, 2026

ICE’s institutional culture is the problem.

Andrew Rudalevige - June 23, 2025

Some answers to all the many questions about Trump and Iran.

Jay Lockenour - December 23, 2024

Each of these films has a powerful message about how past wars shape our current views of the world.

Nadia E. Brown and Christine M. Slaughter - December 6, 2024

Here’s some inspiration from boomers, who've seen turbulent times before.

Danielle Lupton - July 30, 2024

From 1800 to 2024, voters have tuned in to powerful political anthems.

Nadia E. Brown, Christopher J. Clark, Anna M. Mahoney, Periloux Peay, and Michael G. Strawbridge - July 24, 2024

And, hopefully, this isn’t 1968.

Andrew Rudalevige - May 15, 2024

Good to Know – another installment in the presidential power series.

Brent E. Sasley - April 24, 2024

How does music help us think about group violence?

Andrew Rudalevige - February 22, 2024

Does the president or Congress have the power to go to war?