The Power of the Purse
The first time a president withheld funds for something approved by Congress, it led to the Impoundment Control Act. We’ll soon find out if that law has teeth.
The Fourteenth Amendment: Annotated
Adopted in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution addresses citizenship rights, due process, and equal protection under the law.
Public Media and the Infrastructure of Democracy
Federal support for broadband expansion reflects the understanding that communication is as vital as roadways to the republic.
The Pro-Democratic Fourteenth Amendment
At the heart of recent US Supreme Court decisions, the Fourteenth Amendment was framed to require free speech and free elections in the South.
Sesame Street’s Controversial Early Years
Sesame Street's original purpose was to use TV to deliver research-based educational techniques and prepare low-income kids for school.
The Sensationalist Trial of the Century
When Charles Lindbergh became the first to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1927, the smiling visage of the ...
Publishing the Presidents
President Obama made news for being the first President to publish a scholarly article while in office. Many past Presidents can be found in JSTOR.
Deep Dive
Each week, our editors annotate the most popular op-ed pieces in the news with links to further reading on JSTOR.
What If Home Ownership Were Not Part of the American Dream?
Is home ownership a requirement for adulthood in America? As far back in 1938, some have argued to change that mindset.