Like 'Little Women,' books by Zitkála-Šá and Taha Hussein are classics
Reading books from people with diverse backgrounds is good for kids.
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Mexican Mennonites combat fears of violence with a new Christmas tradition
Chronic violence was dampening the holiday spirit in Chihuahua, Mexico. So the Mennonite community planned a 'Parade…
December 11, 2019
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What happens when black Americans leave their segregated hometowns
Black Americans who grow up in racially segregated areas tend to have worse health, education and future economic prospects.…
December 11, 2019
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5 new ways for schools to work with families
School officials can do a better job engaging families of color. Here are five ways for them to start.
December 11, 2019
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'Robotic blacksmithing': A technology that could revive US manufacturing
A manufacturing engineer describes the concept for a technology that could lead to more efficient production – and perhaps…
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Paul Volcker helped shape an independent Federal Reserve – a vital legacy that's under threat
Volcker's legacy involves more than fighting inflation – he showed why central banks need to remain free of meddling…
December 10, 2019
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What can drones do to protect civilians in armed conflict?
Drones could help United Nations peacekeepers save civilians' lives – but there are obstacles.
December 10, 2019
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Millions of burnt trees and rusted cars: Post-disaster cleanup is expensive, time-consuming and wast
Government agencies have detailed plans for responding to disasters, but one piece doesn't get enough attention: cleaning…
December 10, 2019
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Fat-shaming pregnant women isn't just mean, it's harmful
Fat shaming is harmful to all women, but pregnant women face a particular danger. Shaming affects not only their health…
December 10, 2019
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Taliban negotiations resume, feeding hope of a peaceful, more prosperous Afghanistan
Building a lasting peace in Afghanistan will take much more than an accord with the Taliban. In post-conflict nations, economic…
December 10, 2019
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New studies show discrimination widely reported by women, people of color and LGBTQ adults
Marginalized groups said that they had experienced discrimination at the workplace, at the doctor and with the police.
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What the Roman senate's grovelling before emperors explains about GOP senators' support for Trump
The Roman senate declined from a long-held position of authority under the Roman Republic to become almost wholly reliant…
December 10, 2019
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A brief guide to how the China-US trade war will affect your holiday shopping
New tariffs on $160 billion of Chinese goods including smartphones and sneakers are set to take effect on Dec. 15.
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In its anti-'Medicare for All' push, the health insurance industry pulls from an old playbook
In the wake of the New Deal, the business community realized that appealing to widely shared American values could get the…
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How the 'extreme abstinence' of the purity movement created a sense of shame in evangelical women
Evangelicals who were taught as children that Christians abstain from sex until marriage are coming out and revealing the…
December 10, 2019
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Super rats or sickly rodents? Our war against urban rats could be leading to swift evolutionary chan
Cities often embark upon drastic and expensive eradication campaigns designed to rapidly rid the city of pests like rats.…
December 10, 2019
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Why the holidays are a prime time for elder abuse, and what you can do to thwart it
People often associate the holidays with children, leaving older adults out of mind, but there's reason to pay attention…
December 9, 2019
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What makes wine dry? It's easy to taste, but much harder to measure
Researchers would like to find a way to relate the human perception of dryness to the chemical and physical properties of…
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