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Weinstein may be a monster, but the lawyers who enabled him are the real villains in #MeToo takedown 'She Said'

  • Written by Elizabeth C. Tippett, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Oregon
Weinstein may be on trial, but lots of lawyers enabled his misconduct. Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP

In the greater arc of the #MeToo movement, lawyers have lurked in the shadows, unnamed scribes formalizing agreements meant to stay secret.

But in “She Said,” the behind-the-scenes story of how Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey brought...

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How bankruptcy works for companies and creditors

  • Written by Lindsey Simon, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Georgia

More than 20,000 companies file for bankruptcy every year.

Although companies follow many different paths to bankruptcy, each one encounters a process that is carefully designed to balance the rights of debtors and creditors.

As I’ve learned from studying and practicing bankruptcy law, the system is not perfect, and sometimes outcomes seem...

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Concussions and children returning to school – what parents need to know

  • Written by Susan Davies, Professor, School Psychology, University of Dayton
The level of knowledge around concussions among parents and school personnel is not as high as it should be.LightField Studios/Shutterstock.com

“Jamal” is a 16-year-old boy who sustained a concussion in a skateboarding accident in July. He was diagnosed in the emergency room. Jamal initially had headaches, nausea and sensitivity to...

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Free preschool, longer school days and affordable day care help keep moms in the paid workforce

  • Written by Leah Ruppanner, Associate Professor in Sociology and Co-Director of The Policy Lab, University of Melbourne
Most kids get dismissed from school hours before the workday ends.MiniStocker/Shutterstock.com

Women now account for half the nation’s working-age population, but only 43% of full-time workers.

One reason for that is what happens when they have young children. Only about two-thirds of moms with kids under 6 work full-time, versus more than thr...

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An artist's journey into the science of sweat

  • Written by Paul Vanouse, Professor of Art, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Sweat keeps the human body cool, but why does it stink?AP Photo/Seth Wenig

During steamy days, a body’s physiological response may cause you to wrinkle your nose: the smell of what many people associate with sweat.

In reality, sweat itself doesn’t have much scent. Surprisingly, the distinctive smell of human sweat results from a cocktail...

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A plan to monitor the mentally ill? History of mental illness and stigma provides insights

  • Written by Troy Rondinone, Professor, history, Southern Connecticut State University
President Trump prayed with two students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Feb. 21, 2018 before a discussion on gun violence. On Sept. 9, 2019, he floated an idea to monitor people with mental illness.Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo

In the wake of the latest mass shooting in Texas, news agencies, politicians and pundits searched for explanations...

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Hotels play vital role in relief efforts when disaster strikes

  • Written by Rick Lagiewski, Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Rochester Institute of Technology

Hotels are more than a place to stay while on vacation. They are also critical for destination disaster relief and recovery.

When major hurricanes strike, relief organizations like FEMA and the Red Cross are usually seen at the heart of the disaster response. Less publicized are the essential roles hotels play in aiding and supporting the efforts...

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The problem with the push for more college degrees

  • Written by Johann N. Neem, Professor of American History, Western Washington University
President Obama sought to make the United States the most college-educated nation in the world by 2020.RIDTHISING/Shutterstock.com

In a 2009 speech, President Barack Obama proclaimed that by 2020, the United States will “once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.”

As we near 2020, it is worth asking how...

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China is positioned to lead on climate change as the US rolls back its policies

  • Written by Kelly Sims Gallagher, Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy and Director, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at The Fletcher School, Tufts University
Smoke from a coal-fired Beijing power plant that closed in 2017 as part of China's transition to cleaner energy.AP Photo/Andy Wong

As the effects of climate change become more widespread and alarming, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has called on nations to step up their plans for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Every country has a...

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