Why Do Many Americans Remain Financially Poor Despite Working Full-Time? In a nation known for its economic prosperity and opportunities,…
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Drone attack on American troops risks widening Middle East conflict – and drawing in Iran-US tensions
Jordanian and U.S. tanks take part in joint maneuvers in September 2022. Khalil Mazraawi/AFP Sara Harmouch, American University A drone…
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Being homeless means not being free − as Americans are supposed to be
Portland, Maine, officials ordered that a park be cleared on Sept. 28, 2022, of people who were homeless and that…
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Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition
Politicians all over the spectrum have long tried to appeal to religious voters. What about atheists, agnostics and nothing-in-particulars? Y.Gurevich/iStock…
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Americans are taking more control over their work lives – because they have to
Workers take on side hustles not just for the money, but also to compensate for limited control in their traditional…
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Large numbers of Americans want a strong, rough, anti-democratic leader
Many Americans, many of them Republicans, seek leaders who would violate basic principles of democracy. AP Photo/Ben Gray Tarah Williams,…
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About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted, hurting the climate and consumers’ wallets
Wasted food – and land, labor, chemicals, water and energy. ATU Images via Getty Images Brian E. Roe, The Ohio…
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Most Americans do trust scientists and science-based policy-making – freaking out about the minority who don’t isn’t helpful
Most Americans do trust scientists and science-based policy-making – freaking out about the minority who don’t isn’t helpful Over three-quarters…
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Americans are returning to the labor force at a quickening rate – do they just really need the work?
Plenty of places hiring, and more people looking for jobs. AP Photo/Nam Y. Hu Christopher Decker, University of Nebraska Omaha…
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Make Safety a Priority for Winter Travel
Make Safety a Priority for Winter Travel Make Safety a Priority for Winter Travel. As more and more Americans hit…
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The best way to follow through on your New Year’s resolution? Make an ‘old year’s resolution’
More often than not, the best-laid plans for the new year go awry. Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images Mark Canada, Indiana…
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How to Advocate for Climate Change
How to Advocate for Climate Change. Empower yourself to help save the planet. Climate change is an issue that impacts…
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