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Aug- 2024 -
27 August
Government
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An Unseen Problem With The Electoral College
A person holds an electoral certificate from the 2020 presidential election on Jan. 6, 2021. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images…
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Dec- 2023 -
7 December
Home
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Oh, Christmas tree: The economics of the US holiday tree industry
Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University and Patrick Abouchalache, Boston University Christmas today is a big business, and one part of…
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Apr- 2023 -
26 April
Government
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The Law Protects the Police
The mother of Tyre Nichols has filed a $55 million federal lawsuit against individual officers, the Memphis PD...
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Mar- 2023 -
23 March
Global
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The View From Russia and China
Explore the perspective of Russia and China on the conflict in Ukraine and the international security system. Learn about their…
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16 March
Spiritual
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AI: Gods in the machine?
A modern, diverse society has room for new religions, including ones devoted to the worship of AI. The universe is…
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3 March
Government
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How Dangerous was the Ohio Train Derailment?
Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their…
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Feb- 2023 -
13 February
Global
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Big Oil Outspent Clean Energy Groups by 27x
You’ve probably seen Big Oil ads promoting gas and oil companies as the solutions to climate change. They’re meant to…
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6 February
City
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Small Cities Use Influencers to Attract Residents
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demographics of cities shifted. As stay-at-home orders, remote work, and bubbling reduced social interaction, restaurants,…
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Jan- 2023 -
29 January
Education
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SAT & ACT College Entry Tests Are Less Important
College entry tests are becoming a thing of the past. More than 80% of U.S. colleges and universities do not…
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15 January
Technology
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AI: What Does It Mean for Creatives
From steam power and electricity to computers and the internet, technological advancements have always disrupted labor markets, pushing out some…
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