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Engineering the Olympic Games in Rio
Here's a look at how the city is preparing to the Olympics, including the work of civil engineers who played a pivotal role in building the infrastructure and stadiums.
Why the 71st Anniversary of the Atomic Bomb Matters
The moral and historical debate of the atomic bombs continues.
Here’s a Terrifying Truth: Trump Could Win
With 44 percent of white Americans scoring high on the authoritarianism scale, Trump can't be far behind.
First GOP Representative Jumps Trump Train, Becomes Ready for Hillary
Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY) announced he would be voting for the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, in November.
Will Bill Bratton’s Resignation Slow Down the Militarization of the NYPD? Not Likely
Bratton stoked fear over ISIS-style terror and the “war on cops” until his resignation.
Law, Order and the Wall: Would Trump and Pence Fuel the Drug War?
Team Trump seems eager to return to a time when health problems like drug misuse were blamed on moral decay.
The Frackopoly Comes to Power
Reagan's justification for eliminating meaningful antitrust enforcement has left a terrible legacy, including the powerful Frackopoly.
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Philip Morris Gets Its Ash Kicked in Uruguay; Where Will It Next Blow Smoke?
Philip Morris International just lost a six-year battle to block Uruguay's strong cigarette warning labels.
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Castles in the Sky: Decolonizing Culture and Recoloring Fantasy
Elena of Avalor is Disney's new princess. She has been branded as the “First Latina Princess,” and hailed as a milestone.
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The Decay of US Politics: An Ode to Ike and Adlai
The thicket of unreality that is US politics has now become all-enveloping.