Librarians could be jailed and fined under a proposed censorship law
There's a long history of books being banned from public and school libraries.
February 28, 2020
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How one man fought South Carolina Democrats to end whites-only primaries – and why that matters now
South Carolina's black community has a long history of fighting for democratic rights.
February 28, 2020
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Why federal judges with life tenure don't need to fear political attacks from Trump or anyone else
If President Trump's attacks on the justice system are meant to intimidate, there's one class of employees who are…
February 28, 2020
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Video of 6-year-old girl's arrest shows the perils of putting police in primary schools
Newly-released body camera footage shows an Orlando police officer taking a 6-year-old girl away in handcuffs. A school…
February 27, 2020
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¿Cómo prepararnos para el coronavirus? 3 preguntas y respuestas
Las autoridades de salud pública en los EEUU advierten que el coronavirus, que se ha propagado en distintas partes del…
February 27, 2020
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How socialism became un-American through the Ad Council’s propaganda campaigns
Bernie Sanders is a Democratic Socialist, a potential problem for the presidential candidate. A Cold War campaign to link…
February 27, 2020
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Why does Swiss cheese have holes?
When the holes – also called ‘eyes’ – don’t appear in a batch, cheesemakers say the cheese is 'blind.'
February 27, 2020
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In gender discrimination, social class matters a great deal
Women with less income and less education may be hurt most by gender discrimination.
February 27, 2020
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Slave revolt film revisits history often omitted from textbooks
A reenactment of the largest slave rebellion in US history involves a plot twist. A scholar who studies race, history and…
February 27, 2020
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Calling someone a 'jackass' is a tradition in US politics
For more than two centuries, one particular epithet has resonated through US politics – and even helped inspire the unofficial…
February 27, 2020
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Scaling back SNAP for self-reliance clashes with the original goals of food stamps
This pillar of the American safety net originated as a solution to the paradox of hunger in the midst of plenty.
February 27, 2020
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4 science-based strategies to tame angry political debate and encourage tolerance
A psychologist explains how to reestablish civil political conversation in your own life.
February 27, 2020
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Don't fear a 'robot apocalypse' – tomorrow's digital jobs will be more satisfying and higher-paid
What's more, higher education holds the key to ensuring humans are equipped with the necessary skills to work alongside…
February 27, 2020
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Indigenous people may be the Amazon's last hope
Native Brazilians are among the Amazon's most effective defenders against logging and mining, because they're fighting…
February 27, 2020
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Could coronavirus really trigger a recession?
An economist explains how a virus like COVID-19 could disrupt the US economy – and why it's too soon to freak out…
February 26, 2020
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How India came to love cricket, favored sport of its colonial British rulers
During a recent visit to India, Trump spoke at the world's largest cricket stadium. Cricket came to India in the 18th…
February 26, 2020
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How can we prepare for the coronavirus? 3 questions answered
With the coronavirus spreading to more countries, public health officials in the US are warning Americans that coronavirus…
February 26, 2020
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7 lessons from 'Hidden Figures' NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson's life and career
NASA scientist Katherine Johnson was instrumental in getting people to the moon. Here are some of the lessons one mathematics…
February 26, 2020
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People prefer robots to explain themselves – and a brief summary doesn't cut it
Having robots and other AI systems tell people what the AIs are doing makes them more trustworthy. A study finds that how…
February 26, 2020
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