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Three big, unasked questions in the 2024 election
As election 2024 draws closer, there are three big issues that need to be put in declaratory form and answered by the candidates: Truth, debt, and defense. File Photo by Jemal…
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U.S. home insurance rates rising fast — climate change plays big role
For millions of Americans, homeowners insurance premiums have grown as coverage shrinks. Nationwide, premiums rose 34% between 2017 and 2023, and they continued to rise in 2024.…
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The power of fiction: Why North Korea needs its own ‘Moon is Down’
A novel inspired by John Steinbeck's "The Moon is Down," but written for and by North Koreans, could be a powerful tool for change and an impetus for a United Republic of Korea…
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Sheriffs define law and order for their counties — and most are White Republican men
While there are exceptions, sheriffs have a long history of using their power to maintain a particular, unequal balance of power in society, often along racial and class lines.…
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Gentrification isn’t inevitable: How conflicts among residents play a factor
Conflicts among residents over neighborhood reputation are an important factor in whether a neighborhood becomes gentrified or not. Photo by David McBee/Pexels…
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ROK-U.S. alliance needs public diplomacy, information campaign aimed at North Korea
Messages of peace written by visitors hang from a tree in the exhibition center of Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo, South Korea. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo…
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Why Hezbollah chose low-tech pagers, walkie-talkies over cellphones
By shifting to relatively low-tech communication devices, including pagers and walkie-talkies, Hezbollah apparently sought an advantage against Israel's well-known sophistication in…
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Does America need a shrink? The irrationality of the 2024 election
Has American behavior, certainly regarding the November presidential election, become so irrational and inexplicable that clinical help, if it were available, is urgently needed?…
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Healthcare under Harris versus Trump: An expert compares the candidates’ records
Healthcare is a defining issue in the 2024 election -- Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump have starkly different records on the…
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America’s dairy farms disappearing amid rising costs, pricing issues
The number of dairy farms in the United States has declined 95% since the 1970s, with factors including rising costs of production and milk price rules. Photo by cottonbro…
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