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Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead
Many steps that are good for clean energy also dovetail with federal priorities, from affordable housing to data centers and rural development.
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Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money
There are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act.
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Colorado criminal cases are dismissed at a higher rate when prosecutors face heavier workloads
When prosecutors’ caseloads increase, so do dismissal rates.
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How political leaders use combat spectacles to symbolize national power and purpose
For both Roman gladiators and modern-day mixed martial arts participants, physical contests become moral dramas about sacrifice and human limits. That has led today’s fighters to right-wing politics.
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Many college students already have well-formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem
Some students might arrive at college with already formed cheating habits, and a mentality that justifies the practice.
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DIY zines are helping queer communities tell their own stories and craft their own culture
For decades, zinemakers have used their self-published work to forge connections and nurture political movements outside of the mainstream.
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40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?
A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.
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How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing
As the US approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two scholars revisit the rich legacy of American Muslims.
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Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know
Less than half of American workers feel that they clearly know what their employers expect from them. And many employees are too discouraged to do their best.
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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have different war aims – can the Iran peace deal survive?
The search for peace in the Middle East is putting a strain on relations between the two leaders.