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Democracies survive if political norms and traditions are upheld. So the recent actions of GOP legislators in Wisconsin…
Parents of teens often worry about marijuana use and whether it might lead to other drugs or behavioral problems. A recent…
Multiple studies have found the overall impact on labor markets to be minor, even if some workers will need new career paths.
A survey done of transgender people right after they read a story on the government's move to deny transgender identity…
The significant churn in the Trump administration has caused confusion in foreign policymaking. In contrast, Bush's…
Experts describe their research into how smartphones collect and share private personal information with tracking companies…
Behind today's mythical Santa Claus from the North Pole, is a real saint – St. Nicholas. How he came to be today's…
Both natural and artificial Christmas trees have environmental impacts, but they're not major. What matters most is…
New research confirms that people tend to rush to judgment, in spite of believing their own decisions and those of others…
Cientos de ciudades en Estados Unidos usan el monitoreo electrónico para mejorar la seguridad vial. Pero los estudios muestran…
The Constitution's guarantee of due process means this effort should not be taken lightly, legal scholars argue.
In Myanmar, spousal abuse is legal and stigma stop most women from reporting sexual violence. A bill championed by feminists…
On Dec. 10, 1903, the US military leased 45 square miles of Cuban territory to build a naval base. How did Guantanamo Bay…
A grassroots movement to end racial disparities in schoolhouse discipline is beginning to take root throughout the nation…
For centuries, readers have written in the margins of their books to indicate admiration, disagreement or inspiration. Plath…
Fertility apps aim to help women understand their bodies. But while some find tracking their data a positive experience,…