Nation & World
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Alone in the spotlight but not alone
Cognitive neurologist sees lessons in age-focused conversations around Biden’s exit, but also a lack of nuance
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The way forward for Democrats — and the country
Danielle Allen is more worried about identity politics and gaps in civic education than the power of delegates
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What the judge was thinking and what’s next in Trump documents case
Obama-era White House counsel says key point in Nixon decision should have ended inquiry
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What’s the point of kids?
New book explores history, philosophy of having children and shifting attitudes in 21st century
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Boston busing in 1974 was about race. Now the issue is class.
School-reform specialist examines mixed legacy of landmark decision, changes in demography, hurdles to equity in opportunity
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History of Chichén Itzá written in DNA
Research using new method upends narrative on ritual sacrifices, yields discovery on resistance built to colonial-era epidemics
Part of the Findings series
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Alone in the spotlight but not alone
Cognitive neurologist sees lessons in age-focused conversations around Biden’s exit, but also a lack of nuance
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The way forward for Democrats — and the country
Danielle Allen is more worried about identity politics and gaps in civic education than the power of delegates
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What the judge was thinking and what’s next in Trump documents case
Obama-era White House counsel says key point in Nixon decision should have ended inquiry
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What’s the point of kids?
New book explores history, philosophy of having children and shifting attitudes in 21st century
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Boston busing in 1974 was about race. Now the issue is class.
School-reform specialist examines mixed legacy of landmark decision, changes in demography, hurdles to equity in opportunity
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History of Chichén Itzá written in DNA
Research using new method upends narrative on ritual sacrifices, yields discovery on resistance built to colonial-era epidemics
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Examining the duality of Israel
Expert in law, ethics traces history, increasing polarization, steps to bolster democratic process
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One way to help big groups of students? Volunteer tutors.
Research finds low-cost, online program yields significant results
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Footnote leads to exploration of start of for-profit prisons in N.Y.
Historian traces 19th-century murder case that brought together historical figures, helped shape American thinking on race, violence, incarceration
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Should NATO step up role in Russia-Ukraine war?
National security analysts outline stakes ahead of July summit
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It’s on Facebook, and it’s complicated
‘Spermworld’ documentary examines motivations of prospective parents, volunteer donors who connect through private group page
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How far has COVID set back students?
An economist, a policy expert, and a teacher explain why learning losses are worse than many parents realize
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What do anti-Jewish hate, anti-Muslim hate have in common?
Researchers scrutinize various facets of these types of bias, and note sometimes they both reside within the same person.
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Cease-fire will fail as long as Hamas exists, journalist says
Times opinion writer Bret Stephens also weighs in on campus unrest in final Middle East Dialogues event
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Imagining a different Russia
Former ambassador sees two tragedies: Ukraine war and the damage Putin has inflicted on his own country
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Remember Eric Garner? George Floyd?
Mother, uncle of two whose deaths at hands of police officers ignited movement talk about turning pain into activism, keeping hope alive
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Lawyers reap big profits lobbying government regulators under the radar
Study exposes how banks sway policy from shadows, by targeting bureaucrats instead of politicians
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Younger votes still lean toward Biden — but it’s complicated
New IOP poll shows they still plan to show up to vote but are subject to ‘seismic mood swings’ over specific issues
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Posting your opinion on social media won’t save democracy, but this might
Tanner Lectures explore models of engaged citizenry from ancient agoras to modern megachurches
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Environmental law expert voices warning over Supreme Court
Richard Lazarus sees conservative majority as threat to protections developed over past half century
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Gaza cease-fire alone won’t repair larger enduring rift, political scientist says
Einat Wilf, who is also former Knesset member, says shift needed in Palestinian ideology on legitimacy of Israel
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Bernie Sanders sees red lights flashing for election
Vermont senator warns of growing income, wealth, and political inequality
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Up next for Supreme Court on abortion: Idaho
Justices to hear case on near-complete ban amid shifting legal landscape after overturn of Roe
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Historian sees a warning for today in post-Civil War U.S.
Past is present at Warren Center symposium featuring scholars from Harvard, Emory, UConn, and University of Cambridge
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McCarthy says immigration, abortion, economy to top election issues
Former House speaker also says Trump would likely win if election were held today in wide-ranging talk
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Harvard stargazer whose humanity still burns bright
Seminar foregrounds Harlow Shapley, who helped scholars escape Nazi rule
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Taiwan sees warning signs in weakening congressional support for Ukraine
Ambassador says if Russia is allowed to take over sovereign nation, China may try to do same
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How dating sites automate racism
Sociologist’s new book finds algorithms that suggest partners often reflect stereotypes, biases
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Forget ‘doomers.’ Warming can be stopped, top climate scientist says
Michael Mann points to prehistoric catastrophes, modern environmental victories
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Finding middle way out of Gaza war
Educators, activists explore peacebuilding based on shared desires for ‘freedom and equality and independence’ at Weatherhead panel