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My 4-year-old grand-niece was freed in November; that offers hope the remaining 107 can also be released.
But abandoning Ukraine will embolden Russia, and in the end will cost far more than the help provided.
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Nearly 70 reporters have been killed in the fighting; Israel’s promises for their safety ring hollow.
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While not monolithic, Latinos aren’t defecting to the GOP. Yet, Democrats still have work to do.
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The legislation would limit traffic stops to serious offenses and address alleged mocking actions by police.
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Brenda Stonecipher, after 20 years on the council, calls for civility and shared purpose from all.
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Just a few seconds before responding in conversation allows time to listen and time to consider.
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Intellectual humility encourages us to be open to new information and be willing to change our minds.
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Though an added cost to taxpayers, most state schools keep funding even after losing enrollment.
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Even if a bipartisan moderate ticket didn’t win, it could pull more votes from Trump than Biden.
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The Founders sought to apply the laws fairly and equitably, an ‘impartial justice’ that is again threatened.
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Wild winter swings in the Sierra Nevada are affecting the survival of a normally resilient bird.
Past decisions, including by the Supreme Court, appear to refute his claim he was performing presidential duties.
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At a crucial moment, they are being discouraged from engaging with and weighing different ideas.
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Sometimes fears over an ‘end to democracy’ are hyperbole; other times they represent real challenges.
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Whether on the job or off, in northern or southern climes, sacred or secular, it’s our happy place.
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During the holidays we use and throw out about a quarter of our trash. Here’s how to cut back.
As the covid-19 shutdowns taught us, online relationships are not stand-ins for in-person interactions.
An anthropologist says our drive to give gifts goes deep in human history, touching on social bonds.