Cutting the debate mic won't stop Trump from short-circuiting the democratic process
Trump broke the rules, abused the process and treated the notion of democratic debate with disdain.
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Study: Pandemic-induced stress could be increasing the risk of child abuse
Parents and children surveyed about the COVID-19 pandemic in late April and early May of 2020 – when most schools and day care providers closed their doors – said they had become more stressed out.
Can a college course teach students to 'unlearn' racism?
Rather than focus on race, the class explores theories which emphasize the social nature of reality.
How power shaped the 'success story' of genetically modified cotton in Burkina Faso
The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once the poster child for genetically modified crop advocates.
Are hurricanes strengthening more rapidly?
From 1981 to 2012, 70% of major Atlantic hurricanes – those reaching Category 3 or higher – have gone through rapid intensification.
Trillions in coronavirus spending is putting AOC's favorite economic theory to the test
Modern monetary theory is tested as countries spend unprecedented amounts to aid companies, workers and citizens during the pandemic.
To understand the backlash against the women in the running for vice president, watch more TV
Criticisms of women vice presidential prospects echo cultural scripts that insist women who want to be president shouldn’t be trusted.
Love avocados? Thank the toxodon
The avocado survived ecological and cultural close calls that could have relegated it to extinction, but it persevered and prospered.
In changing urban neighborhoods, new food offerings can set the table for gentrification
When new residents and businesses move into low-income neighborhoods, they often deny that they are displacing current residents.