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Slavery's brutal reality shocked Northerners before the Civil War − and is being whitewashed today by the White House
(THE CONVERSATION) Long before the first shots were fired in the Civil War, beginning early in the 19th century, Americans had been fighting a protracted war of words over slavery.
On one side, Southern planters and slavery apologists portrayed the practice of human bondage as sanctioned by God and beneficial even to enslaved pe ... (full story)
Florida's new open carry law combines with 'stand your ground' to create new freedoms – and new dangers
(THE CONVERSATION) Twenty years ago, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush signed the first "stand your ground" law, calling it a "good, common-sense, anti-crime issue."
The law's creators promised it would protect law-abiding citizens from prosecution if they used force in self-defense. Then-Florida state Rep. Dennis Baxley ... (full story)
People trust influencers more than brands changing the future of marketing
(THE CONVERSATION) Not long ago, the idea of getting paid to share your morning routine online would have sounded absurd. Yet today, influencers are big business: The global market is expected to surpass US$32 billion by the end of 2025.
Rooted in celebrity culture but driven by digital platforms, the influencer economy represen ... (full story)
Aa dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won't harm your overall health
(THE CONVERSATION) For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. Typically laden with delicious foods, it's not uncommon to eat more during the holidays than you usually would.
You likely know that feeling of being too stuffed – the point when you're pleasantly satisfied one moment and u ... (full story)
A pharmacologist explains how ‘black box’ warnings protect patients
(THE CONVERSATION) A "black box" warning on a health product sounds pretty scary – maybe even more so when it's suddenly being taken off the packaging.
Americans were reminded of this type of public health messaging on Nov. 10, 2025, when the Food and Drug Administration announced it is removing the "black b ... (full story)