The “Sob Sisters” Who Dared to Cover the Trial of the Century
The term “sob sisters” was used in the early twentieth century to make fun of women journalists who dared cover the first trial of the century.
The Struggle for Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i has been a state for fifty-seven years, but its history goes back much further.
A Critical Look at Gilded Age Philanthropy
The 125th anniversary of the opening of Carnegie Hall on May 5th provides an opportunity to examine Andrew Carnegie's legacy and philanthropy.
The Poem at the Foot of Lady Liberty
Emma Lazarus's famous poem welcoming refugees to America was written during a period of nativist backlash against immigrants.