Will Trump’s Travel Ban Cause Foreign-Born Doctors to Look Elsewhere?
The United States has long depended on foreign-born physicians to shore up its ranks and work in rural…
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This Is What Democracy Looks Like: Three Academics Survey the Women’s March
One-third of the participants reported that the Women’s March on Washington was their first time participating in a…
Protecting Marine Protected Areas
Unlike protected lands, marine protected areas can’t be staked with signposts — and, without clear boundaries, mariners can easily drift…
Can the Democrats Be as Stubborn as Mitch McConnell?
If Chuck Schumer and his Senate Democrats choose a path of obstructing President Trump’s agenda, they will have…
Drug Distributors Are Being Penalized for Willfully Ignoring the Opioid Epidemic
The middlemen between drug companies and pharmacies have been hit recently with fines for their role in not…
‘We Are Running Out of Time’: 60 Percent of Primates Are Sliding Toward Extinction
A comprehensive study looking at more than 500 species of primates finds that most are declining in numbers…
Private Capital Investments in Conservation Have Taken Off Since 2013
Banks and fund managers have funneled billions of dollars into investments aimed at delivering measurable environmental benefits as…
Teenagers Report a Surge in Bullying During a Divisive Election Season
In a survey of 50,000 teenagers, some 70 percent reported abusive behavior across months of a notably angry…
Gender Gaps and the Stalled Revolution
When you look for them, gender gaps seem to be almost everywhere, from athletic performance to workplace earnings…
How to Protect Your Digital Privacy in the Era of Surveillance and Public Shaming
Americans face unprecedented threats to the digital safety of their personal information. We offer nine tips to foil…