Political Deviance Is Still a Luxury Reserved for Male Candidates
Men are allowed to be mavericks, but women are expected to toe the party line.
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The One Time Congress Let the Public Comment on an Upcoming Bill Was the Last Time It Passed a Major Health Law With Bipartisan Support
Sometimes public comments are actually productive.
Hillary Clinton, Sexism, and Baby Names
Like Donald Trump, researchers are still obsessing about the defeated presidential candidate. Unlike him, they are coming to some interesting new conclusions.
Smarter Kids Are More Open to Experimentation With Drugs and Alcohol
A study found that 11-year-olds who demonstrated medium or high academic ability were more likely to smoke cannabis at ages 18 to 20.
Real Americans Eat Too Much
New research finds people of Asian ancestry are viewed as more American if they are overweight.
Can Alcohol Fuel Creativity?
New research finds it can, at least for one variety of innovative thinking.
Seeing Yourself as Lazy Is Hazardous to Your Health
People who perceive themselves as less active than their peers are at greater risk of death—whether they're accurate or not.
The Mental-Health Hazards of Waitressing at Hooters
New research finds heightened levels of anxiety and eating disorders among women who waited tables at restaurants that require skimpier uniforms.
Closing Pot Dispensaries Increases Neighborhood Crime
Medical marijuana outlets increase street traffic, which deters potential criminals.