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/ 7 months agoCalls for divestment from apartheid South Africa gave today’s pro-Palestinian student activists a blueprint to follow
In the 1980s, university administrators called the police on anti-apartheid protesters, threatened to revoke their scholarships and ordered staff to demolish...
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/ 7 months agoThe US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era
The founders saw a need for government to intervene in markets.
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/ 7 months agoSuccessful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome − this Minnesota park is an example
City parks are like outdoor living rooms: If people feel welcome and relaxed, they will settle in.
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/ 7 months agoHeat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk
Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons. Communities can save lives by starting to make changes...
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/ 7 months agoPets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses
Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin...
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/ 7 months agoMore military veterans and active duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why can help with prevention
Suicide among military service members in the US is a growing problem. A lack of a sense of belonging and feeling...
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/ 7 months agoUS participation in space has benefits at home and abroad − reaping them all will require collaboration
You have the US space program to thank for some of the technology in your phone and laptop.
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/ 7 months agoAn ancient manuscript up for sale gives a glimpse into the history of early Christianity
A collection of manuscripts from ancient Egypt reveals the variety of early Christian scriptures before the consolidation of the Bible.
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/ 7 months agoHow opioid treatment centers can overcome bipartisan NIMBYism to build local support
A Philadelphia neighborhood is pushing back against the city’s plan to expand an existing shelter to serve people in active addiction.
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/ 7 months agoCampus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy
In most cases, it’s reasonable to expect that groups of protesters will abide by the law. But there are times when...
