What nonprofit boards need to do to protect the public interest
Their primary obligations consist of three duties: care, loyalty and obedience.
October 25, 2022
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The midterms will see a number of nonreligious candidates – but why is it so hard for atheists to ge
Despite growing numbers of non-religious Americans, self-declared atheists are few and far between in the halls of power…
October 24, 2022
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There's no one 'Latino vote' – religion and geography add to voters' diversity
If you think of Latino voters as left-leaning Catholics, think again.
October 24, 2022
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Using the ocean to fight climate change raises serious environmental justice and technical questions
From planting mangroves to dumping minerals in the ocean, there are lots of ideas for ocean carbon dioxide removal – and…
October 24, 2022
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Why do people have slips of the tongue?
A psycholinguist explains what’s really going on when people misspeak.
October 24, 2022
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Rebuilding affordable housing is essential for coastal businesses' hurricane recovery
Four reasons affordable housing is slow to recover after disasters, and what communities can do about it.
October 24, 2022
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Halloween's celebration of mingling with the dead has roots in ancient Celtic celebrations of Samhai
A folklorist explains how Halloween continues an ancient Celtic tradition of the celebration of the dead.
October 24, 2022
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With memories of embarrassments still fresh, election pollsters face big tests in 2022 midterm elect
Will some polls misfire in prominent races in the 2022 midterms? Probably. Will such errors be eye-catching? In some cases,…
October 24, 2022
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Republicans say crime is on the rise – what is the crime rate and what does it mean?
Whether crime is up or down depends on what kind of crime, what the comparison is to, and where you’re counting crimes.
October 24, 2022
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What's a cold war? A historian explains how rivals US and Soviet Union competed off the battlefield
The US and the Soviet Union never engaged in direct combat, but their influences were felt worldwide, including in armed…
October 24, 2022
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When Filipino parents in the US encourage their children to talk about their feelings and promote cu
Workshops that focus on the needs of one particular immigrant community improve mental health for parents and kids and provide…
October 21, 2022
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Why are so many people delighted by disgusting things?
Going out of your way to get grossed out might seem like a contradiction of human nature. But it serves a strong evolutionary…
October 21, 2022
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Newly available over-the-counter hearing aids offer many benefits, but consumers should be aware of
They are easy to get, and far less costly than prescription hearing aids. But over-the-counter devices are not the answer…
October 21, 2022
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How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could hel
Health guidelines can feel contradictory and hard to interpret. But a new star rating system should help consumers and policymakers…
October 21, 2022
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