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  • When Government Fails, Communities Take Care of Themselves

    When Government Fails, Communities Take Care of Themselves0

    People often assume that government welfare programs provide the resources and safety net that local communities cannot. But in the early- and mid-20th century, systemic racism often meant that African American communities were excluded from government welfare programs. In the face of this injustice, we see numerous examples of communities stepping up to take care

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  • Are Transwomen Transforming the World of Sports?

    Are Transwomen Transforming the World of Sports?0

    Last week New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard won gold medals at Apia’s Faleata Sports Complex. She is now the Oceania senior champion, the Commonwealth senior champion, and the Pacific Games senior champion. She is looking forward to a spot in her nation’s 2020 Olympic team. The 41-year-old lifted a total of 268 kg in the women’s

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  • Who Wants to ‘See Them Aliens’?

    Who Wants to ‘See Them Aliens’?0

    Over 1.3 million people have RSVP’d as “Going” on Facebook to an event titled “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us.” An additional one million people are “interested.” The event details note that anyone who plans to participate and “see them aliens” should meet at the Area 51 Alien Center tourist attraction, a

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  • Did We Mishear Neil Armstrong’s Famous First Words on the Moon?

    Did We Mishear Neil Armstrong’s Famous First Words on the Moon?0

    On July 20, 1969, an estimated 650 million people watched in suspense as Neil Armstrong descended a ladder towards the surface of the Moon. As he took his first steps, he uttered words that would be written into history books for generations to come: “That’s one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.”

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  • What ‘The Little Mermaid’ Really Teaches About Unrequited Love

    What ‘The Little Mermaid’ Really Teaches About Unrequited Love0

    Ah, unrequited love! It’s the bane of any young daydreamer. The Little Mermaid is a great story that teaches how to deal with such sorrowful heartbreak: accept reality and abandon selfish schemes. Perhaps you’re thinking: “Wait. That’s not what happens in the Disney movie!” In remembering The Little Mermaid from our childhood and anticipating Disney’s

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  • A Time for Trade Schools

    A Time for Trade Schools1

    Solving the huge debt incurred by young adults who took out loans to attend college has become a key policy debate. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., for example, recently announced proposed legislation to eliminate student loan debt by taxing bonds and stocks. By the beginning of 2019, student loan debt was at an all-time high: Over 44 million borrowers

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