Designing better ballots
Have you ever struggled to understand exactly what to do inside a voting booth?
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Mortgage interest deduction is a terrible way to help middle-class homeowners
Rather than tinkering with the deduction, Republicans should get rid of it altogether and replace it with something that…
November 13, 2017
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Researchers find pathological signs of Alzheimer's in dolphins, whose brains are much like humans'
Researchers have found evidence of the same brain pathologies in dolphins that are present in the brains of humans who died…
November 13, 2017
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Can cities get smarter about extreme weather?
It's not just about rebuilding infrastructure after storms: Cities need to systematically rethink their knowledge systems…
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How social media fires people's passions – and builds extremist divisions
The way people use social media – and the algorithms inside those systems – increases passions, and drives people to…
November 13, 2017
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Did Trump's charm offensive work in the Philippines?
When Obama was president, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to break up with America. Is it time to make up?
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Why Nevada's new lethal injection is unethical
Nevada plans to use a new drug protocol for executing Scott Dozier, who murdered a 22-year-old. A scholar explains why this…
November 13, 2017
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Here's why your local TV news is about to get even worse
The FCC has made it even easier for broadcast media conglomerates to focus on making money. The public – who own the airwaves…
November 12, 2017
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Why it can make sense to believe in the kindness of strangers
Caring about someone you have never met, this new brain research suggests, may have a lot in common with caring about the…
November 12, 2017
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How a young Ernest Hemingway dealt with his first taste of fame
A newly published batch of Ernest Hemingway’s letters could change the way we think about the author's influences,…
November 12, 2017
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The strange story of turkey tails speaks volumes about our globalized food system
The fate of turkey tails shows how Americans have shifted from eating whole animals to focusing on choice cuts – and the…
November 12, 2017
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The mystery of a 1918 veteran and the flu pandemic
Many healthy young men and women, including military personnel, died in the 1918 flu pandemic. It's a reminder of how…
November 9, 2017
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Veterans turned poets can help bridge divides
Civilians have become so far removed from the military and war, it can be hard to understand veterans. Their poetry can…
November 9, 2017
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How the proposed budget and tax cuts could stunt new affordable housing
Slashing government spending on housing and scrapping a key financing option for new units would make it harder than ever…
November 9, 2017
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The opioid crisis is at its worst in rural areas. Can telemedicine help?
Many who need help with opioid addiction live far from dedicated treatment centers.
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FBI tries to crack another smartphone: 5 essential reads
Scholars dig in to the debate on whether police should be able to defeat or circumvent encryption systems.
November 8, 2017
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How the tax package would slam higher ed
Republican lawmakers say the proposed changes to the tax code would 'streamline' higher ed benefits. But this overhaul…
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Why solar 'microgrids' are not a cure-all for Puerto Rico's power woes
Yes, Puerto Rico and any other storm-vulnerable location could benefit from on-site solar and battery backup, but it's…
November 8, 2017
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Could Atlanta be on track to elect a white mayor?
Atlanta is a black majority city that has elected black mayors since 1973. Two candidates now face a runoff in December.
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Public shaming of workplace harassers may force employers to stop protecting them
Companies have long tended to protect rather than punish high-profile harassers. That may change as the #MeToo movement…
November 8, 2017
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