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/ 1 year agoWho can defend voting rights? An appeals court ruling sharply limiting lawsuits looks likely to head to the Supreme Court
The ruling could make it impossible for groups like the ACLU to file lawsuits to protect people’s right to vote –...
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/ 1 year agoLizards, fish and other species are evolving with climate change, but not fast enough
From dark dragonflies becoming paler to plants flowering earlier, some species are slowly evolving with the climate. Evolutionary biologists explain why...
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/ 1 year agoHow do viruses get into cells? Their infection tactics determine whether they can jump species or set off a pandemic
Viruses can get into cells in several ways. Figuring out how to stop them from entering in the first place is...
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/ 1 year agoGaza’s next tragedy: Disease risk spreads amid overcrowded shelters, dirty water and breakdown of basic sanitation
High levels of diarrhea, scabies and respiratory infections have been reported as bombing campaign progresses – and children are the most...
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/ 1 year agoWhat would it take for a cease-fire to happen in Gaza?
Calls for a cease-fire in Gaza are driven by humanitarian compassion and principles. But cease-fires are also technically complicated military and...
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/ 1 year agoWest Bank’s settler violence problem is a second sign that Israel’s policy of ignoring Palestinians’ drive for a homeland isn’t a long-term solution
While the war in Gaza has riveted public attention, the simultaneous escalation of violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank...
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/ 1 year agoShows like ‘Scandal’ and ‘Madam Secretary’ inspire women to become involved in politics in real life
Watching a woman character star in a fictional political TV drama can spark viewers, particularly women, to vote, campaign for a...
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/ 1 year ago‘Time warp’ takes students to Native American past to search for solutions for the future
Rather than have students memorize names and dates, this history curriculum invites students to grapple with real-life issues faced by people...
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/ 1 year agoIn America, national parks are more than scenic − they’re sacred. But they were created at a cost to Native Americans
The idea of Manifest Destiny inspired Americans to push west, leading to the creation of the first national parks. But those...
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/ 1 year agoThis Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness
Keeping guests safe involves far more than just careful cooking − hand-washing, keeping work surfaces clean, safe handling and proper storage...
