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The Clintons and Their Banker Friends: The Wall Street Connection (1992 to 2016)
Hillary's path aligns with that of the country's most powerful bankers.
How We Can Break Free From Sexism in Science
In academia, hierarchies and nepotism compound problems associated with biases.
The Salman Doctrine Could Singe Pakistan
The Saudi royal reshuffle is bad news for Pakistan.
Physical Education Takes a Hit: Schools’ Emphasis on Testing Is Making Kids Sick
Since the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, 44 percent of school administrators admit that they've cut physical education or recess to focus on test …
Is the Tide Turning Against Water Privatization?
Many places that have experimented with privatization have found that public services are actually more cost-efficient in the long run.
GOP Prosecutor Defends Scott Walker Criminal Probe; Says, “Let’s Get the Truth Out“
Two career prosecutors just called Scott Walker a liar, and not a single national newspaper took notice.
The Chickens Come Home to Roost in Baltimore
Once again, the nation watches as prosecutors deal with the killing of an unarmed Black man.
A Birth to Be Celebrated
A girl was born in Britain.
Xenophobia, Poverty and the Lies That Link Them: Dissecting the UKIP Support Base
With an election in England on Thursday, the UK Independence Party is gaining steam in the poorest regions with its anti-immigrant rhetoric.
For US Women, Inequality Takes Many Forms
The gender wage gap is a complex problem, and we'll need to address factors like race and region to solve it.