Who is responsible when an inmate commits suicide?
People in jail kill themselves at a rate 3.5 times higher than that of the general population.
August 16, 2019
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Politics
How Democrats can win back workers in 2020
Hillary Clinton arguably lost in 2020 because she took workers for granted. Will Democrats make the same mistake again?
August 16, 2019
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Shouldn’t there be a law against reckless opioid sales? Turns out, there is
Previously secret documents and data make it clear that many companies engaged in the distribution of prescription painkillers…
August 15, 2019
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One budget line Congress can agree on: Spending billions on the US military
While the US has the most powerful military machine in history, it is also incomparably the most expensive – and members…
August 14, 2019
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Mexico wants to run a tourist train through its Mayan heartland — should it?
An ambitious new train would link resorts like Cancun to inland ancient ruins and colonial towns. That means laying rail…
August 13, 2019
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Surprising volunteers with awards is one way to keep them on board
Scholars researched whether bestowing awards on volunteers who pitch in with the Boy Scouts made a difference. The answer…
August 13, 2019
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New laws give victims more time to report rape or sexual assault – even Jeffrey Epstein's
Part of a law that goes into effect in New York state on Aug. 14 allows victims more time sue in civil court. Epstein's…
August 13, 2019
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Guatemala's next president has few plans for fixing rampant corruption, crime and injustice
Conservative Alejandro Giammattei beat former first lady Sandra Torres with 60% of the vote. But turnout was the lowest…
August 12, 2019
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Making money off of politics isn't new – it was business as usual in the Gilded Age
President Trump has been assailed for making money from his Washington hotel that's frequented by those who want to…
August 12, 2019
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Why the 2020 census matters for rural Americans
People living in rural and small town America have much at stake in the 2020 census. But census participation tends to be…
August 12, 2019
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Saudi women are fighting for their freedom – and their hard-won victories are growing
Saudi women may now travel without a man's permission, easing one of the most repressive aspects of the country's…
August 8, 2019
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Americans’ support for immigration is at record highs – but the government is out of sync with their
Americans have never felt warmer toward immigrants, nor have they ever been more supportive of immigration.
August 8, 2019
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Gender equality at home takes a hit when children arrive
Does having children make the goal of fairly dividing work at home more elusive?
August 8, 2019
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Trump's fight to count US citizens and non-citizens: 5 questions answered
The 2020 census and congressional apportionment have dominated the headlines in recent months. What could it all mean for…
August 8, 2019
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5 reasons why Trump's Venezuela embargo won't end the Maduro regime
For one, you can't break an economy that's already broken.
August 7, 2019
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French cannabis legalization debate ignores race, religion and the mass incarceration of Muslims
Muslims make up 9% of France's population and half of all its prisoners – many convicted on drug charges. But social…
August 7, 2019
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What 1860 and 1968 can teach America about the 2020 presidential election
The 2020 US election could set a record for ugliness and division. Two previous elections provide important context for…
August 7, 2019
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The facts on the US children and teens killed by firearms
Firearms are the second leading cause of death among US children and adolescents.
August 6, 2019
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From across the globe to El Paso, changes in the language of the far-right explain its current viole
Major changes in the language of white supremacists have happened in the last decade that provide a window into how the…
August 6, 2019
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Police are more likely to kill men and women of color
According to a new study, about 52 of every 100,000 men and boys, and about 3 of every 100,000 women and girls, are killed…
August 5, 2019
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