What makes a simple jersey turn into a political statement? Look at Norway’s beach handball team, fined for not wearing bikini bottoms. Or Mansfield High’s athletes, who wear old uniforms as a form of ...

What does the black fist mean? To some, a clenched fist is just a fist. At its worst, it’s something capable of inflicting bodily harm. But beyond a clenched fist’s ability to pummel lies its capacity ...

A plane crash, an unusually named store, and a celebrated coin caught my attention this week. A common theme of these events was symbolism. This week, I reflect on symbols of peace, and symbols of war ...