The U.S. economy's record swings: Four essential reads
The U.S. economy rebounded from its unprecedented coronavirus plunge in the spring with a record surge over the summer, giving the president some good news just days before Election Day.
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When fracking moves into the neighborhood, mental health risks rise
People living near unconventional oil or gas wells report chronic stress and depression related to their uncertainty about environmental and public health risks as well as noise, pollution, and truck traffic.
Will Colorado bring back wolves? It's up to voters
Prop. 114 would require the state to develop and oversee a science-based plan to restore wolves, focused in Western Colorado and initiated by the end of 2023.
Dominance or democracy? Authoritarian white masculinity as Trump and Pence's political debate strategy
Campaign communication and presidential debates are about much more than political strategy. They build – or break – American democracy.
Older people like President Trump are at more risk from COVID-19 because of how the immune system ages
At 74 years old, Trump is solidly within an age group that’s been hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.