Invoking noble coal miners is a mainstay of American politics
In the abstract, this near-mythic figure represents bravery, hard work and manliness.
April 25, 2018
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Kids of color get kicked out of school at higher rates – here's how to stop it
The recent arrest of two black patrons who were waiting on a business meeting at a Starbucks has parallels to how black…
April 25, 2018
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Why this conservative bastion chose a liberal evangelical icon for its commencement speech
Although the choice of liberal icon Jimmy Carter as commencement speaker at Liberty University might be surprising, an expert…
April 25, 2018
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How live liver transplants could save thousands of lives
April is National Donate Life Month, a time to emphasize the importance of organ donation. It is also a good time to learn…
April 25, 2018
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How the pretzel went from soft to hard – and other little-known facts about one of the world's favor
Why are they shiny? And how did Pennsylvania become the pretzel capital of the world?
April 25, 2018
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Why it's so hard for doctors to understand your pain
Each person experiences pain differently, depending on his or her genetic makeup. That makes it difficult to figure out…
April 25, 2018
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Fake drugs are one reason malaria still kills so many
Each year, 500,000 people die of malaria annually, a preventable disease. Most of them children in Africa, where many anti-malarial…
April 24, 2018
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Why are some _E. coli_ deadly while others live peacefully within our bodies?
E. coli bacteria are the frequent culprits behind outbreaks of food-borne illnesses. But not all strains are harmful; some…
April 24, 2018
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Self-driving cars and humans face inevitable collisions
Humans and machines perceive the world differently and respond in different ways to what they perceive. This lays the groundwork…
April 24, 2018
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What Comey learned from theologian Reinhold Niebuhr about ethical leadership
Here are three lessons that former FBI Director James Comey, took from the 20th-century American Christian philosopher,…
April 24, 2018
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States are favoring school choice at a steep cost to public education
Traditional public schools suffer as states create favorable funding schemes for charter schools and school vouchers.
April 24, 2018
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Why genetics makes some people more vulnerable to opioid addiction – and protects others
Scientists are just starting to understand how your parents' genes and experiences might shape your own susceptibility…
April 24, 2018
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Women in tech suffer because of American myth of meritocracy
Americans' widespread belief that they live in a meritocracy where anyone can get ahead actually makes inequality even…
April 24, 2018
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Argentinos empiezan a contemplar los derechos de la mujer, comenzando con el aborto
La posible legalización del aborto en Argentina abre debate sobre temas sociales importantes hasta ahora relegados, como…
April 24, 2018
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Argentina's abortion legalization debate ignites soul searching on women's rights
A new bill that would legalize abortion in Argentina has spurred surprise debate on the gender pay gap, parental leave and…
April 24, 2018
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Lynching memorial will show that women were victims, too
Although fewer black women were lynched in the US than men, their stories have been marginalized. Will a new memorial in…
April 24, 2018
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Rap music's path from pariah to Pulitzer
Hip-hop heads around the world are rejoicing over Kendrick Lamar's win. But it's been a tumultuous ride for a genre…
April 24, 2018
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Global timber trafficking harms forests and costs billions of dollars – here's how to curb it
The illegal timber trade is a huge global business worth up to US$150 billion yearly. One way to curb it is by convincing…
April 24, 2018
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Aneurysm strikes baseball pitcher, but why? A neurosurgeon explains the mysterious condition
How could an otherwise healthy professional baseball pitcher suffer a devastating brain hemorrhage? A neurosurgeon who studies…
April 23, 2018
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Why does a president demand loyalty from people who work for him?
There's a trade-off when presidents appoint loyalists. A loyalist may not be as competent as the position demands, but…
April 23, 2018
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