Impeachment is better than exile
When the founders wrote the Constitution, they had to devise a punishment fitting for a civil servant's impeachment.…
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Even in sporty Seattle, most kids aren't getting enough exercise
The cost and the hassles involved can stand in the way of kids joining teams and taking part in organized activities. So…
December 13, 2019
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Butterfly lovers become citizen scientists by logging sightings on eButterfly
Citizen scientists across North America have contributed over 1 million observations to this online platform, generating…
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Margaret Morse Nice thought like a song sparrow and changed how scientists understand animal behavio
This 20th century ornithologist earned the respect of her contemporaries for her animal behavior research that went against…
December 13, 2019
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When Trump calls someone a dog, he's tapping into some ugly history
Trump's recent comments echo a troubled history of the use of dogs against people of color, as well as pejorative depictions…
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Memo from a historian: White ladies cooking in plantation museums are a denial of history
At historic sites across the South, you'll often find a white woman, dressed in Colonial clothes, cooking in a big house…
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As rural Americans struggle for health care access, insurers may be making things worse
Americans who live in rural parts of the country have fewer doctors, specialists and hospitals than those who live in cities.…
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Asking people with memory loss about past holidays can help them recall happy times
Asking loved ones with memory problems to discuss holiday memories can help them retrieve some memories, studies suggest.…
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Uber's data revealed nearly 6,000 sexual assaults. Does that mean it's not safe?
Uber's first safety report revealed 107 deaths and nearly 6,000 sexual assaults over two years. But the rideshare service…
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'Organic' label doesn't guarantee that holiday ham was a happy pig
US federal regulations say little about how animals on organic farms should be treated. So if you're planning to serve…
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The Earth needs multiple methods for removing CO2 from the air to avert worst of climate change
Countries are not on track to meet Paris Agreement goals. A climate researcher argues that a range of technologies that…
December 13, 2019
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The dangers of depicting Greta Thunberg as a prophet
Some have started to frame Thunberg's activism in messianistic terms – and this can serve as fodder for climate deniers.
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Why are whales big, but not bigger?
How did whales that feed on tiny prey evolve into the largest creatures on Earth? And why don't they get even bigger?
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Winter is coming: 5 essential reads about snow and ice
Love it or hate it, winter means snow and ice for much of the US. In many places, though, snow is becoming a scarce resource.
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Supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy may have a friend
There is a massive black hole in the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Measurements of star orbits near this black hole suggest…
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‘Richard Jewell’ is only the latest film to depict a female journalist trading sex for scoops
The persistence of this trope might say something about the barriers women in media continue to face.
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How old should kids be to get phones?
If you're thinking about a smartphone, talk with your parents.
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School resource officers aren't arrested often – but when they are, it's usually for sexual miscondu
When school resource officers run afoul of the law, more often than not the reason is sexual misconduct with students, research…
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Slave life's harsh realities are erased in Christmas tours of Southern plantations
Fictional accounts of white Southerners make it seem it was fun to be a slave on a plantation at holiday time. Many of today's…
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Myths around mental illness cause high rates of unemployment
Stigmas surrounding mental health can create difficult or even dangerous situations for employees struggling with mental…
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