From the founding of the U.S., public schools were seen as a key way to develop an informed, active citizenry. Social studies…
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A Supreme Court scholar explains the significance of the recent Supreme Court leaked draft opinion.
Despite a series of federal measures requiring greater efforts to preserve family unity, many policies make life harder…
A scholar of social work shares what he has learned about colorism by conducting research in more than 20 countries over…
Your willingness to get a vaccination is tied to your political party. And that may have deadly consequences.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is against allowing two Scandinavian countries to join NATO over what he deems their…
While iron and calcium are the metals that get the most attention, zinc is also important for human health and function.
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Climate change is affecting hydropower in different ways across the country.
Fungi underpin life on Earth, but are far less well catalogued and understood than animals and plants. Three scientists…
Researchers created an imaginary nonprofit and told participants in a survey that it served different kinds of people. Their…
As the national debate over LGBTQ rights continues, teachers in the Midwest are facing challenges similar to those facing…
An Anglican Aboriginal pastor who attended the COP26 climate conference shares his perspective on Indigenous knowledge in…
The reasons why people may seek out late-term abortions are complex and are often based on new medical information and delays…
A scholar of Jewish history explains why the annual Lag BaOmer pilgrimage to Mount Meron in Israel has such power and meaning.
In trying to present violent events in ‘neutral’ language, media reports may be ignoring power imbalances when it comes…