GOP Tax Plan Would Cut Precious Resources for College Students
Paying for an education is already a difficult, if not impossible, task for many students. The republican tax bill won't provide any relief.
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How Trump’s Reinstatement of the Gag Rule Could Harm Women Around the World
The provision disallows non-governmental organizations that receive U.S. funding from advocating for abortion as a means of family planning.
Detroit’s Divided Renaissance
The city's cultural and economic revival remains segmented along stark racial and class lines.
How the Military’s Broken Criminal Records Reporting System Contributed to the Texas Church Shooting
Devin Patrick Kelley was a known violent criminal within the military, but the Air Force failed to share that crucial information with civilian authorities.
How Artificial Intelligence Can Explain Unconscious Decision-Making
We can learn more about our own internal decision-making processes through the language of mathematical algorithms used by AI machines.
What’s Behind the Political Unrest in Venezuela?
Bombastic politicians, international isolation, and an over-dependence on oil have led the Maduro government to a point of no return.
For Migrant Homeless, Berlin Offers a One-Way Ticket Out
Faced with a growing housing problem, Berlin boroughs have started to pay for homeless E.U. migrants to return to their native country.
Trendy Diets Are Nothing New
Quick slim downs, cleanses, celebrity diets, and all the other diet fads have been around for a lot longer than you'd think.
Domestic Violence and Murder in Kyrgyzstan
The Central Asian nation has a far greater number of female prisoners jailed for murder of a male family member than other countries in the region.
Despite Campaign Promises, Republican Tax Legislation Avoids Closing a Major Loophole
President Trump promised that he would end the carried interest loophole, but the most recent Republican tax reform bill leaves it intact.