The Baha'i faith originated in Iran and today has 100,000 communities across the globe, including the United States.…
Gerrymandered districts are under fire across the US. But a weird district shape isn't necessarily a bad one.
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Thousands of American women moved west to take advantage of wartime employment opportunities during WWII. For some, this…
Victims everywhere have lost their patience and their fear and are finding willing listeners. A question worth asking is:…
Before you reach for that checkbook or give to a charity online, pause to think about what makes a cause good in the first…
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Disney recently announced a forthcoming streaming service, leading some to wonder if the company is gearing up for a battle…
Far from dispelling the notion among Americans that the system is 'rigged' against them, Republican tax plans are…
Philip Morris has applied to the FDA to market a product that it says is safer than a cigarette, but its own data show that…
Americans have idealized religious freedom and imagined that it brings harmony. But, history suggests it might, in fact,…
Should police be able to use cellphone records to track suspects – and law-abiding citizens?
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