David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
In My Lifetime American Culture Homogenized, But How Did We Get There From…?
Once upon a time in America, there was a mishmash of cultures, beliefs, and traditions, all existing in a beautiful, albeit chaotic, harmony. Fast forward to the present day. We find ourselves in a land with the lines blurred, all…
Investigative Report: The United States’s Role in Central American Politics and the Current Immigration Crisis
For decades, the United States played a significant, often inappropriate role in the politics of Central America. Policy decisions and actions taken by the U.S. fluctuated between military interventions and diplomatic efforts. But the outcome has been the same: political…
The Drug War’s Dark Origins
When you hear why politicians wanted to ban marijuana in the first place, you’ll understand why our century of prohibition can’t end soon enough. By Paul Armentano | May 3, 2023 Opponents of cannabis legalization frequently decry what they call a “rapid…
Remember Ahmad Jamal: Jazz Really Is American Classical Music
For centuries, jazz has been the heartbeat of American music. It influenced how we listen to and enjoy all forms of music, from pop and rock to rap. Some debate whether or not jazz is classical music, but musicians like…
Because Violence is the American Way: How to Break Free from our Nation’s Toxic Culture
From mass shootings to police brutality, the United States is notorious for its high levels of violence. Every day there’s another news story about senseless acts of aggression, naturalized as the American way of life. The roots of this toxic…
A History of Earthquakes in the U.S.
If you live in the United States, chances are you’ve experienced an earthquake at some point in your life. That’s the simple history of earthquakes in the U.S. From the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake to more recent quakes like…
Facts About America That Every American Should Know
From little-known trivia to jaw-dropping facts, brush up on your US knowledge. Read these facts about America that every American should know.
Understanding American Violence: A Cultural Perspective
America’s violent image stems from its bloody history, media glorification, rampant gun culture, and individualism. Yet, not all Americans endorse this disturbing narrative.
REFORM THE SUPREME COURT OR LOSE YOUR RIGHTS
Unelected judges shouldn’t have the power to take away rights most Americans support. Regardless of anyone’s views on abortion, the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson took away a reproductive right that a half-century of hard-fought judicial precedent had determined was…
What Rights Will The Supreme Court Roll Back After Roe?
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed the right to an abortion, in a 6-3 decision. The court also overturned Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a 1992 case that in some ways…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor