The perils of twisting Martin Luther King's words

Why America has a debt ceiling: 5 questions answered

Steven Pressman, The New School

Treasury Secretary Yellen announced the US will hit its $31 trillion debt ceiling on Jan. 19. Economists and markets are worried Congress won’t act in time, which could trigger a financial crisis.

What is racial battle fatigue? A school psychologist explains

Geremy Grant, Alfred University

Racial hostility can produce symptoms similar to what soldiers experience as a result of going to war.

How did white students respond to school integration after Brown v. Board of Education?

Charise Cheney, University of Oregon

Americans’ collective memory of school desegregation involves crowds of screaming white protesters. But less well known are the whites who stood by quietly, and those who approved of the changes.

Voters have few options to remove George Santos from Congress – aside from waiting until the next election

Jonathan Entin, Case Western Reserve University

There is no federal recall law that could lead to another election for Santos’ seat. But Santos’ case presents ethics concerns that the House may review.

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: 5 things I’ve learned curating the MLK Collection at Morehouse College

Vicki Crawford, Morehouse College

In his brief life, Martin Luther King Jr. had a variety of interests that informed his work as leader of the civil rights movement. His alma mater has collected some objects that tell his story.

MLK’s vision of love as a moral imperative still matters

Joshua F.J. Inwood, Penn State

Martin Luther King Jr.‘s vision of love was not sentimental. It demanded that individuals tell their oppressors what they were doing was wrong.

Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

How to unlock your creativity – even if you see yourself as a conventional thinker

US birth rates are at record lows – even though the number of kids most Americans say they want has held steady