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A member of the Marcos family is returning to power – here’s what it means for democracy in the Philippines

  • Written by Adrian De Leon, Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imagePolitics is the Marcos family business.Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Some 36 years after the People Power Revolution restored democracy to the Philippines, a member of perhaps the most brutaland corrupt political dynasties in the nation’s memory is set to return to the Philippine presidency.

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the son of...

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US Senate to vote on abortion rights bill -- but what would it mean to codify Roe into law?

  • Written by Linda C. McClain, Professor of Law, Boston University
imageSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters ahead of a vote on abortion rights.AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on May 11, 2022, on a bill that would enshrine the right to an abortion into law.

The Democrats’ bill, the Women’s Health Protection Act, isn’t expected to pass – a...

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Use of 'white privilege' makes online discussions more polarized and less constructive

  • Written by Christopher Quarles, PhD Candidate in Information, University of Michigan
imageA protester holds a sign reading 'White Privilege Is The Problem' at a rally against policy brutality and racial injustice in New York on Sept. 5, 2020. Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images

A wide variety of historical, economic and cultural forces combine to allow a larger percentage of whites to climb up the socioeconomic ladder than Blacks...

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What can reverse late-night TV's decline?

  • Written by Jon Rineman, Affiliated Faculty, Visual and Media Arts & Comedic Arts, Emerson College
imageJames Corden, host of 'The Late Late Show,' recently announced that he will be stepping down from the show.Theo Wargo/Getty Images

In late April, after James Corden announced he would step down from “The Late Late Show” next spring, there was immediate speculation about his replacement.

Others, however, have had a different response to...

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Wealthy nations are carving up space and its riches – and leaving other countries behind

  • Written by Theodora Ogden, Research Fellow in Emerging Space Countries, Arizona State University
imageThere is a U.S. flag on the Moon, but in the future, countries may start to turn access to the Moon and asteroids into serious wealth.NASA/Neil A. Armstrong

Satellites help run the internet and television and are central to the Global Positioning System. They enable modern weather forecasting, help scientists track environmental degradation and...

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Beyond honey: 4 essential reads about bees

  • Written by Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation
imageBumblebees at work, dotted with pollen.Crabchick/Flickr, CC BY

As spring gardening kicks into high gear, bees emerge from hibernation and start moving from flower to flower. These hardworking insects play an essential role pollinating plants, but they’re also interesting for many other reasons. Scientists study bees to learn about their...

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Trusting societies are overall happier – a happiness expert explains why

  • Written by Benjamin Radcliff, Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame
imageTrust in other people and in public institutions is one key predictor of happiness.Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Human beings are social animals. This means, almost as a matter of logical necessity, that humans’ quality of life is largely decided by the quality of their societies.

Trust is one key factor that helps shape societies...

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Why Ukraine's undersized military is resisting supposedly superior Russian forces

  • Written by Liam Collins, Founding Director, Modern War Institute, United States Military Academy West Point
imageA Ukrainian soldier is seen at a Ukrainian front line in Donbass, Ukraine, on April 11, 2022. Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, many observers looked at Russia’s overwhelming combat power and thought Russia would achieve a quick victory.

Because Russia has a US$62...

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Top athletes have special advantages entering college, like children of alumni

  • Written by Rick Eckstein, Professor of Sociology, Villanova University
imageTop college sports prospects get special advantages in their application and admission processes.Will Lester/MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty Images

In recent years, colleges have paid more attention to complaints that their admissions decisions give unfair advantages to children of their alumni. Lawmakers in Congress and state...

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5 justices, all confirmed by senators representing a minority of voters, appear willing to overturn Roe v. Wade

  • Written by Kevin J. McMahon, Professor of Political Science & Director of the Graduate Program in Public Policy, Trinity College
imageAn unscalable fence around the U.S. Supreme Court, on May 7, 2022, set up in response to protests against the possible overruling of Roe v. Wade. Jose Luis Magana / AFP/Getty Images

If the leaked Supreme Court decision on abortion is to be believed, five justices have voted during private deliberations to overturn Roe v. Wade. Notably, those five...

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  4. 6 months after the climate summit, where to find progress on climate change in a more dangerous and divided world
  5. Starbucks' caffeinated anti-union efforts may leave a bitter taste – but are they legal?
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  7. Electric eels inspired the first battery two centuries ago and now point a way to future battery technologies
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  9. Elon Musk is wrong: research shows content rules on Twitter help preserve free speech from bots and other manipulation
  10. Nonprofit drugmaker Civica Rx is taking aim at the high insulin prices harming people with diabetes
  11. ADHD in adults is challenging but highly treatable – a clinical psychologist explains
  12. Disney hasn't found itself in this much trouble since 1941
  13. Florida Republicans' row with Mickey Mouse highlights widening gap between historical BFFs GOP and corporate America
  14. Forgotten insurrection clause of 14th Amendment used to force GOP members of Congress to defend their actions on Jan. 6
  15. The Catholic saint who dedicated his life to a leprosy colony in Hawaii – and became an inspiration for HIV/AIDS care
  16. Russia may declare war on Ukraine on May 9 – and use it as a reason to double down on attacks
  17. 4 claves para entender qué es Transnistria y por qué Moldavia podría ser la nueva víctima de Putin
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  19. 3 ways to make 'belonging' more than a buzzword in higher ed
  20. COVID-19 official counts can miss mild cases – here's how serosurveys that analyze blood for signs of past infection can help
  21. At a popular evangelical tourist site, the Ark Encounter, the image of a 'wrathful God' appeals to millions
  22. What a cathedral and a massive military parade show about Putin's Russia
  23. Ukraine receives weapons support from around the world
  24. Billions spent on overseas counterterrorism would be better spent by involving ex-terrorists
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  26. Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how could help save coral reefs
  27. How treaties protecting fossil fuel investors could jeopardize global efforts to save the climate – and cost countries billions
  28. Abortion has been common in the US since the 18th century -- and debate over it started soon after
  29. 'Walking through Europe's door, singing' – How Eurovision helps define Europe's boundaries (and why Ukraine will likely win)
  30. New eye drops can help aging people see better – an optometrist explains how Vuity treats presbyopia
  31. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, there's no guarantee that people can get abortions in liberal states, either
  32. A white librettist wrote an opera about Emmett Till – and some critics are calling for its cancellation
  33. Giving people money with no strings attached is good for their health, dozens of studies indicate
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  35. What would it mean to codify Roe into law – and is there any chance of that happening?
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  41. Some funders are embracing 'trust-based philanthropy' by giving money without lots of obligations
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