The earthquake that struck Turkey and neighboring Syria on Feb. 6, 2023, was a natural disaster, but its consequences have…
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The lack of visibility by Black researchers and physicians in scientific literature perpetuates systemic racism in medicine.
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Moldova’s government has said that Russia is trying to overthrow its Western-leaning government and set up its own leaders…
About 1.5 million refugees are still there, with some putting down roots.
The US has an overclassification problem, which includes classifying documents about Santa Claus.
Paul Laurence Dunbar became the first Black writer to earn international acclaim through his poetry, essays and musical…
Experts still disagree about why the US prison population has grown so much over the last few decades. But crime is only…
US lawmakers heard testimony that suggests the era of engagement with China is over. Rather, policy may be hardening.
Jackson used his musical talents to overcome racial barriers in the United States. But telling Jackson’s story may not…
A satirist posted a parody of a police Facebook page. He was arrested and jailed for four days. How far do free speech protections…
An environmental health lawyer explains why some states have weaker rules than others, and how you can make your concerns…