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/ 1 year agoAzerbaijan’s use of force in Nagorno-Karabakh risks undermining key international norms, signaling to dictators that might makes right
Violence has caused thousands to flee the Armenian-populated enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh amid anger over perceived lack of action from Washington or...
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/ 1 year agoWhat will this government shutdown shut down? Social Security and the IRS keep going; SBA loans and some food and safety inspections do not
You won’t be able to ignore a government shutdown. From delayed business loans to slower mortgage applications and postponed food inspections,...
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/ 1 year agoWhy some Indians want to change the country’s name to ‘Bharat’
The government’s use of the Hindi word for ‘India’ revives debates over whether Hindi should be the national language – and...
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/ 1 year agoHip-hop on trial: When can a rapper’s lyrics be used as evidence in a criminal case?
A critical race theory scholar explains why it’s problematic to use rap lyrics as evidence of a crime, and what some...
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/ 1 year agoHarassment and abuse perceived to harm poor women less − new research finds a ‘thicker skin’ bias
While women in poverty are more likely to experience sexual harassment and domestic abuse than higher-income women, people assume it is...
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/ 1 year agoPhilly undercounts students who are homeless – here’s what parents need to know to advocate for their child
A professor of counseling who researches homelessness offers tips so parents can make sure their child gets the school support and...
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/ 1 year agoWhat is an abaya − and why does it cause such controversy in France? A scholar of European studies explains
In some conservative countries, the abaya is part of expected dress. But in countries where Muslims are in the minority, the...
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/ 1 year agoWildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – here’s how physically demanding this lifesaving job is
Wildland firefighters need the endurance of a cyclist in the Tour de France, and the work takes a toll on their...
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/ 1 year agoSupreme Court supermajority will clarify its constitutional revolution this year, deciding cases on guns and regulations
The Supreme Court in recent terms has upended the interpretation of core laws. This term, the justices will decide just how...
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/ 1 year agoFossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a just transition
In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries, their geographical locations...
