Nov 21st, 2008 · The world's first "zero-star hotel" recently opened its single cement door to tourists. Though the aesthetic in the converted bunker may be stark, it's conceived as a social place. And in case of nuclear disaster, guests should be safe.
Nov 21st, 2008 · The U.S. military has been embedding social scientists with troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. These anthropologists offer their knowledge about local cultures to help troops avoid misunderstandings, but the program, called the Human Terrain System, has seen many problems in recent months.
Nov 21st, 2008 · In these tough economic times, an increasing number of people need help. We want your solutions on our blog.
Nov 14th, 2008 · Colombian rocker and social activist Juanes took home five Latin Grammys last night, sweeping in all five categories in which he was nominated. His hit song, Me Enamora, won song of the year, record of the year and best short form music video.
Nov 11th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama made use of text messages, e-mails and social networking sites to get elected. What role will these technologies play once he takes office? Slate.com's Farhad Manjoo discusses Sen. Obama's plans for a digital White House.
Nov 8th, 2008 · Rural voters have been considered reliably Republican since Bush won their support in the 2000 and 2004. But this election, Obama was able to win over rural voters who don't place a high priority on social issues and are concerned about the economy and the war in Iraq.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · The social issues that dominated much of the 2004 presidential campaign have been pushed off the national stage by the plummeting economy. But those issues have not gone away — they've just moved over to hotly contested ballot initiatives in several states.
Oct 30th, 2008 · Over the past quarter-century, most anti-abortion Catholics have voted Republican in hopes of overturning Roe v. Wade. But some conservative Catholics are rethinking their strategy on abortion and other social issues because they believe the battle over Roe is lost.