The Geography of Hate
America's racist groups concentrate in certain regions—and their presence correlates with religion, McCain votes, and poverty
America's racist groups concentrate in certain regions—and their presence correlates with religion, McCain votes, and poverty
A new Gallup poll reveals that U.S. citizens are losing faith in their country's institutions
How income, education, and other factors influence our propensity for globe-trotting
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A look at some factors that common knowledge says should be associated with gun violence, but statistics don't back up
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What can psychology tell us about the specific ways that regional, locational, and geographic factors can affect gun violence and mass shootings in particular?
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As one of the busiest travel days of the year approaches, here's a list of the country's most congested roads
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As the holiday approaches, which areas will have to dole out the most candy?
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A video profiling efforts to create a more livable post-sprawl mega city
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A video depicting how New York City is changing to a "city for people"
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A video demonstrating the transformative role that public art can play
The world may never run out of oil—and the consequences could be dire. Plus: avoiding the worst parts of death, Henry Kissinger's statesmanship, reconsidering hair metal, and more.