Kids may need more help finding answers to their questions in the information age
Children ask a lot of questions, but they're not always good ones.
November 25, 2019
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New College Scorecard could help students choose better colleges, but there's still room to improve
The new College Scorecard – an online tool – offers valuable insights into how much you can expect to earn and owe if…
November 25, 2019
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Brexit poses a dilemma for Northern Ireland's nationalists
Politicians who want to unite Ireland under a Dublin-based government are stuck choosing whether to participate in the UK…
November 25, 2019
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Israel’s West Bank settlements: 4 questions answered
The US delighted Israel and outraged Palestinians by announcing it sees nothing illegal with Jewish settlements in the West…
November 25, 2019
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How American anti-Semitism reflects the centuries-long struggle over the meaning of religious libert
The US Constitution is supposed to protect freedom of religion. But in the 20th century, white Christian nationalists used…
November 25, 2019
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2020 campaign shows the more women run, the more they are treated like candidates – not tokens
Scholars say a 'critical mass' of representation is necessary to overcome 'token' status. That's exactly…
November 25, 2019
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Mothers in prison aren't likely to see their families this Thanksgiving – or any other day
Nearly two-thirds of incarcerated mothers have never received a visit from their children. A scholar who studies women in…
November 22, 2019
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Protections against sexual misconduct on campus may end up stifling free speech
Changes to how the landmark federal law to protect women on campuses from sexual discrimination and misconduct is interpreted…
November 22, 2019
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Fight or switch? How the low-carbon transition is disrupting fossil fuel politics
As the effects of climate change become clearer and more ominous, fossil fuel companies face a choice: Defy warnings of…
November 22, 2019
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Do lockdown drills do any good?
Being ready takes training and practice. But it might not require fake blood and simulated shootings.
November 22, 2019
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Cartel sieges leave Mexicans wondering if criminals run the country
A series of brazen, highly visible attacks by Mexican drug cartels have killed at least 50 people in the past month, terrorizing…
November 22, 2019
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Gluten-sensitive liberals? Investigating the stereotype suggests food fads unite us all
Self-proclaimed gluten sensitivity is on the rise, and so is the stereotype that it goes along with being a politically…
November 22, 2019
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Vitamin E and vaping injuries: What's safe in your diet is rarely safe in your lungs
A form of vitamin E could be behind recent vaping illnesses and death, as the vitamin was not meant to go into the lungs.…
November 22, 2019
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Americans bankrupted by health care costs: 4 questions answered
Just how big a problem are medical bankruptcies? For someone going through one, it's devastating. And it happens far…
November 22, 2019
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Documentary provides rare look at higher education in prison
A scholar who has taught in prison weighs in on 'College Behind Bars,' which airs Nov. 25 and 26 on PBS. The documentary…
November 22, 2019
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A major democracy fights to maintain the rule of law -- this time, it's Israel
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on corruption charges Wednesday, both the charges and Netanyahu's…
November 21, 2019
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On TV, political ads are regulated – but online, anything goes
This election season, the public is closely watching how social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are handling political…
November 21, 2019
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Broken trust: How Iraqis lost their faith in Washington, long before the Kurds did
Distrust of the US – even if misplaced – can linger for decades, thwarting Washington’s foreign policy goals. A former…
November 21, 2019
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