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How social media has changed society

It draws us in and riles us up — but we still can’t look away.

How social media has changed society
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American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'

American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'
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A Basque terrorist organization has disarmed, which some hope will lead to new opportunities in the US

A Basque terrorist organization has disarmed, which some hope will lead to new opportunities in the US
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Chloe Kim’s family’s immigrant success story is everywhere — but it’s a ‘double-edge sword’ for immigrants

Chloe Kim’s family’s immigrant success story is everywhere — but it’s a ‘double-edge sword’ for immigrants
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For immigrant Republicans, Trump’s turn to limit legal immigration creates divisions

For immigrant Republicans, Trump’s turn to limit legal immigration creates divisions
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The Trump administration wants to put Americans back on the moon

Russia, the European Space Agency, Japan and China are all interested in lunar missions. For the Trump administration, “it could be a very smart international or geopolitical tool if they do it correctly,” says science journalist Loren Grush.

The Trump administration wants to put Americans back on the moon
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Another time in history that the US created travel bans — against Italians

In the 1920s, the US demanded that Italy help them vet immigrants. They created barriers for immigrants considered to be a threat — physically, culturally or politically.

Another time in history that the US created travel bans — against Italians
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What theoretical physics says about the future of our government

Hint: Our society is too complex to be managed by a hierarchy.

What theoretical physics says about the future of our government
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A new law rolls back certain internet privacy measures. How can you shield your browsing data?

A new law allows internet service providers to mine and sell your internet browsing history. Two privacy experts outline practical steps you can take to help mask your online communications.

A new law rolls back certain internet privacy measures. How can you shield your browsing data?

George Carlin's "Class Clown"

A look back at George Carlin's 1972 landmark album with Marc Maron and Carlin's manager, Jerry Hamza.

George Carlin's "Class Clown"
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The mathematician who’s using geometry to fight gerrymandering

It can be difficult for courts to assess whether districts have been gerrymandered. Moon Duchin is spearheading a program that will train math experts to help.

The mathematician who’s using geometry to fight gerrymandering

The Forgotten History of Conservative Folk Music

1960s folk music is usually synonymous with leftist politics. But musicians on the right took up the guitar and fiddle as well.

The Forgotten History of Conservative Folk Music

Philip Roth on "The Plot Against America"

13 years ago, Philip Roth wrote about a celebrity with problematic views winning the presidential election…in 1940. 

Philip Roth on "The Plot Against America"

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The rise and fall of a 70s funk band created by the Black Panthers.

The Black Panthers House Funk Band
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How some Indian Americans made Trump look good

Race and money — are those the two things that matter most in American politics?

How some Indian Americans made Trump look good