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A scholar of literary radicalism asks whether Marx's writings are at all relevant to the world's struggles with…
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A mummy unearthed during construction in Iran may be the body of a former shah. For the Islamic regime, the discovery is…
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As Israel approaches the 70th anniversary of its establishment, many older American Jews will be celebrating. Many younger…
One hundred and forty thousand people died when a major hurricane hit Myanmar in 2008. Would the country be better prepared…
For 11 years, Daniel Ortega's regime has been unshakable. But Nicaragua's autocratic leader is vulnerable after…
The demise of the first academic department dedicated to policing at the University of California has left unanswered questions…
Democratic Senator Jon Tester of Montana has a moderate image in a state that doesn't often elect Democrats. But as…
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Venezuela – once known for its friendly people, oil wealth and beauty queens – ranks 102nd of 156 countries surveyed…
You have to walk before you can run, and baby steps are the best way forward in Korea.
Three studies found that customers and managers rate black employee performance lower than white employees because they're…
Here's a challenge for gun control proponents: Watch 100 videos made by gun owners and gun rights advocates. One scholar…
The new secretary of state once called the Iran nuclear deal 'unconscionable.' If he supports Trump's instinct…
Yes, money is one big reason. But teachers also just want to be heard like everyone else and are using methods that have…
Trump's nominee for secretary of Veterans Affairs is fighting allegations of misconduct, while the agency's deep…