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A scholar of climate misinformation campaigns explains how, in part, the large gap in public opinion on global warming emerged…
Generating less electricity with fossil fuels could help save lives.
Just as with so many other criminal justice policies, pretrial detention disproportionately affects African-American men…
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice helps demonstrate that the lynching of black people was not the fault of victims.…
After mass killings, politicians feel compelled to offer solutions to gun violence. One of the most common answers is better…
Americans have debated what it means to be Christian in politics throughout their history. Those debates continue today.
A researcher discovered that many US students cite alt-right websites in their research papers. Should teachers discuss…
In today's opioid crisis, why are some people with addictions treated with empathy and others with disdain? The answer…
In the most peaceful election in their modern history, Colombians have elected as their next president a conservative who…
History shows that Latin American presidents usually don't last long after they use violence to repress mass protests.…
The Biblical passage Sessions quoted has been used historically to justify all manner of immoral behavior, imperialism,…
A reflection of its own time, the iconic arcade game planted the seeds of today's video game culture.
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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has proposed steps that would reduce economic benefits to society from new regulations. An…
Things and experiences that once seemed so enjoyable usually grow dull over time, something known as hedonic adaptation.…
The US is currently short on 182 drugs and medical supplies. The problem isn't new, but it's frustrating health…
The collapse of Venezuela's public health system has terrible consequences inside the country, but it also is giving…
The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the sun results in the seasonal changes.
Immigrant raids can cause long-term community trauma. The raids can also lead to new political alliances that reshape the…