American capitalism is being remade by state power
The US is moving away from a laissez-faire version of capitalism and toward a state-directed form.
August 28, 2025
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As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here’s how visitors can adapt for a better
There are other parts of popular areas – and different locations altogether – that can be great places for outdoor recreation…
August 28, 2025
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for health
Healthy children may now only receive a COVID-19 vaccine ‘off-label’ – but in many states, pharmacists and other non-physicians…
August 27, 2025
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Supporting religious diversity on campus is a surprising consensus among faculty across the red-blue
Faculty members represent a university’s core identity and mission. But no one had systematically studied faculty opinions…
August 27, 2025
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Latin American literature contains warnings for American universities that yield to Trump
Writers have mined the region’s turbulent political history to explore how authoritarian rulers bend institutional leaders…
August 27, 2025
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When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in
A federal court stopped contempt proceedings against Trump administration lawyers, but they may still have to respond to…
August 27, 2025
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Escaped slaves on St. Croix hid their settlements so well, they still haven’t been found – archaeolo
As many as 10% of enslaved people on St. Croix escaped. Where they went has remained a mystery, but scientists are using…
August 27, 2025
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When the government can see everything: How one company – Palantir – is mapping the nation’s data
Government agencies are contracting with Palantir to correlate disparate pieces of data, promising efficiency but raising…
August 27, 2025
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Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases – but with early planning, pr
Advances in research and medicine have given doctors helpful tools to assess a person’s individual risk and to help prepare…
August 27, 2025
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How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker
Health disparities cost society billions of dollars, and their effects ripple across communities.
August 27, 2025
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Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament
Several religious groups have historically used psychedelics for healing. Now, a growing number are pushing for their use…
August 27, 2025
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Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for
Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.
August 26, 2025
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Active Clubs are white supremacy’s new, dangerous frontier
A growing international network of fitness-focused clubs for men is the newest iteration of the white supremacy movement.
August 26, 2025
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