Leah Sottile

Can restorative justice, in which offenders talk with people who have been harmed by their crime, work for domestic-violence cases? And who exactly does it benefit?

For some, scrutinizing the deaths of others is a source of intrigue, enjoyment, and community. Is this pastime perverse, harmless, or an honest confrontation of what we all face?

Bikini-clad baristas serve up coffee at several drive-through stands in Washington. Locals and city councils can't decide: Are they sex workers?

For those in poverty, excessively stockpiling possessions can act as a link to a more prosperous past or insurance for a difficult future.

Smoking e-cigarettes has evolved into a sport, a subculture, and a political movement as scientists and the government scramble to figure out if it’s even safe.

Instagram users are sharing their thoughts using #TBH—but are we more or less sincere online?

Chronic illness is the new first-world problem.

Narcissism, the economy, and a fascination with gangster culture all play into the resurgence of "live fast, die young" themes in today's pop culture.

Shiny happy heavy metal people: There’s something cleansing about engaging with emotions we might not usually let ourselves feel.