How Oscar-nominated screenwriters attempt to craft authentic dialogue, dialects and accents

| Insights & Views

The 2025 slate of Oscar nominees recognizes many writers, directors and actors whose scripts and performances dont necessarily reflect their own cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley, both...

Nat King Cole’s often overlooked role in the Civil Rights Movement

| Insights & Views

Six decades after Nat King Coles death in 1965, his music is still some of the most played in the world, and his celebrity transcends generational and racial divides. His smooth voice, captivating piano skills and enduring...

Philly’s Chinatown has a rich tradition of activism – the Sixers arena fight was just one of many to preserve the neighborhood

| Insights & Views

Visitors commonly view Philadelphias Chinatown as a place to eat Chinese food and appreciate Chinese culture. But for longtime members of the Chinatown community, the neighborhood home to over over 5,000 residents is...

Firing civil servants and dismantling government departments is how aspiring strongmen consolidate personal power – lessons from around the globe

| Insights & Views

With the recent confirmations of Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. two of the most controversial of President Donald Trumps high-level administration nominees the presidents attempt to remake government as a home...

Deporting millions of immigrants would shock the US economy, increasing housing, food and other prices

| Insights & Views

One of President Donald Trumps major promises during the 2024 presidential campaign was to launch mass deportations of immigrants living in the U.S. without legal authorization. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Many gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more − new research

| Insights & Views

U.S. consumers often pay more for gluten-free products, yet these items typically provide less protein and more sugar and calories compared with gluten-containing alternatives. That is the key finding of my new study,...

Trans people affirmed their gender without medical help in medieval Europe − history shows how identity transcends medicine and law

| Insights & Views

Restrictions on medical care for transgender youth assume that without the ability to medically transition, trans people will vanish. As of 2024, 26 U.S. states have banned gender-affirming care for young people. Less than...