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In the first debate featuring former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, scholars note the challenges facing women leaders and…
Americans tend to think that self-identified liberals and conservatives hold more extreme views than they actually do.
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After a bribery scandal that took down four presidents and led Congress to dissolve, some Peruvians are putting their faith…
A growing chorus of people say the US has never been so politically divided. A Civil War historian reminds readers that…
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In countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, it's now official policy that women should go to college and work…
Between 1983 and 2013, the number of immigrants detained in rural county jails has increased.
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In 2016, drug misuse was cited as the top concern among New Hampshire voters. What remedies are the Democratic primary contenders…
In the 1950s, 'coming out' meant quietly acknowledging one's sexual orientation. Today, the term is used by…
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The Trump administration has proposed a new category that they say will save US$200 million in terminated benefits.
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