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Anti-Bullying Training With Focus On LGBTQ Issues Required By Many States; Risks Remain
Schools fail to do enough about bullying when staff members frown upon intolerant behavior without addressing it head on.
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Most Witches Were Women, Because Witch Hunts Were All About Persecuting The Powerless
Witch hunts are back in the news, thanks to President Trump. A professor writes that witch hunts targeted the powerless, the marginalized.
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World Series 2019: Looking Back At Baseball, Gambling, Black Sox
Gambling wasn't always a sin in baseball. It used to be a "vital fertilizer" that helped the sport grow.
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Wildfires Are Public Health Risks, Should Be Treated That Way, Researchers Say
Deadly fires across California over the past several years have shown how wildfire has become a serious public health and safety issue. ...
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More Mental Health Care Won't Stop Gun Violence, New Study Says
From suicide to mass shootings, gun violence is often referred to as an epidemic. Mental health care will help but not completely stop it.
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Workplace Discrimination Claims Common, Often Avoid Trial
As the U.S. Supreme Court tackles what groups are protected under civil right law, few claims filed actually make it to trial.
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First Monday In October: Previewing The Supreme Court's New Term
From gay rights to abortion to gun rights, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases this term that could also affect the 2020 campaign.
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President Trump Could Be Impeached And Still Be Re-Elected
It's too early to know if President Trump will be impeached. one thing is certain, even if he is, he may not be out of office for long.
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Oversight Battles Between White House, Congress Date Back To 1796
Oversight battles between Congress and the president are not new. They date back to 1796 when Congress wanted details of talks with France.
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Evidence That Climate Activism Could Be Swaying Public Opinion
A new study suggests that large rallies, such as this youth-led Climate Strike, could be influencing public opinion.
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'13 Reasons Why' And Teen Suicide: Experts Cast Doubt On Link
Since it debuted in 2017, '13 Reasons Why' has been the subject of reports linking it to teen suicide. Experts say don't believe the hype.
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Historically Black Colleges, Universities Give Grads Pay Boost
A new study of graduates of historically black colleges and universities finds that grads have been getting a pay boost. Challenges remain.
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Possible Vaping Dangers Could Take Scientists Years To Discover
When e-cigarettes arrived in the U.S. in 2006, health experts were optimistic. That attitude is turning to concern as more is learned.
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'I'll Have What She's Having': Why We Copy The Choices Of Others
A study finds that people often mimic the order of a companion when it comes to size but may differ on flavor.
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As Dorian Hits Eastern U.S., Experts Say Communication Is Key
Experts say social media is now a key tool used during disasters and emergencies. It also presents challenges as people sort information.
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5 Things To Know About Methane Emissions And Climate Change
A Trump administration plan to reducie limits on methane emissions has people looking at connections between emissions and climate change.
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Hurricane Prep: 3 Reads On Path, Evacuation, Social Networks
Hurricanes can be difficult to predict so it's important to pay attention.. Also, experts say it's good to expand your social media circle.
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Labor Day Hasn't Always Been Parades And Picnics
The holiday's founders envisioned something very different from what the day has become.
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Hurricane Evacuation Of Nursing Home Residents Still A Challenge
Evacuating nursing home residents before a hurricane may seem like an obvious decision. Researchers say it the choice is not so clear-cut.
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Churches Taking More Central American Migrants Seeking Sanctuary
According to Voice of America News, 1,100 religious congregations today offer some form of sanctuary for undocumented migrants in the U.S..
