Dennison was powerful, ruthless and as well known as his acquaintances, Al Capone and Tom Pendergast.

Dec 11, 2007 - John K. Davis

Political machines have been called corrupt and the last gasps of American political oligarchy. G. W. Plunkitt and Tammany Hall disagree.

May 16, 2011 - Wyatt Erchak

Modernism is not new: yesterday's modernist architecture becomes today's joke becomes tomorrow's nostalgia. But like all art, it progresses age by age.

Nov 6, 2010 - David Porter

The American flag has always been and remains a powerful and complex symbol of American response to current events and an embodiment of national ideals.

Mar 5, 2012 - Jean Terepka

During the Great Depression, the WPA provided jobs through construction and the arts, boosting American infrastructure and culture while also attracting criticism.

Feb 3, 2010 - William L. Wunder

Racial bigotry, yellow journalism, and machine politics were factors that led to the Douglas County Courthouse riot.

Dec 13, 2007 - John K. Davis

Mike Royko was a born-and-bred Chicagoan whose commentary about his city and the culture and society of the mid- to late-20th century was hailed as "simply the best."

Jan 19, 2010 - Amy O'Loughlin

Harry Truman's rise to political power, first in Missouri and then nationally, was certainly unlikely. Despite the uphill battle, this man fought his way to success.

Jun 18, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

In Throes of Democracy, McDougall exposes American history in the middle of the 1800s as a nation of pretenders and hustlers, united by a civic religion.

Mar 19, 2011 - William L. Wunder

Thomas Nast's passionate crusades to preserve the Union and promote equality reached their heights during the Civil War and Reconstruction era.

Oct 22, 2009 - Kristin Hanneman

Industrialization enabled newspapers and magazines to reach millions of Americans, affecting public opinion regarding war with Spain, social concerns, & political issues.

Aug 13, 2009 - Michael Streich

It may seem like the 2012 presidential campaign has been underway for far too long. There are reasons it takes so long. This piece explains some of them.

Oct 17, 2011 - Jim Twombly

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.

Jun 12, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

President Truman, now considered by many to have been a great President, was dogged throughout his time in office by low approval ratings and tough decisions.

Mar 4, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

A review of Rockstar's most recent game L.A. Noire for the Xbox 360.

May 25, 2011 - Jonas Högman

The hugely profitable drug industry known as Big Pharma continue to demonstrate their contempt for the law and the welfare of the American public.

Aug 17, 2010 - Scott McGregor

At the time of release, Final Fantasy 10 was a beautiful game that revolutionized the world of RPG's, albeit stumbling a bit with story and voice acting.

Mar 25, 2011 - Stephen Rosebaugh-Nordan

President Felipe Calderon set out to tackle Mexico's slide into political and social bankruptcy. How are his efforts in limiting the drug trade going?

Apr 19, 2011 - Anthony Rimmer

Chef Paul McGreevey creates real, simple, flavourful food and pairs it with a wide variety of beers at CRAFT Beer Market.

Jul 23, 2011 - Karl Magi

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word "crater", when used as an intransitive verb, to fail or fall, collapse or crash, from a great height.

Sep 17, 2011 - Rick Stelnick