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How mental health became a social media minefield
Social media is now basically WebMD for mental health.
An “attack on American cities” is freezing climate action in its tracks
The natural gas industry was losing in cities across the US. Then came an obscure partisan tactic called preemption.
R. Kelly was convicted. Are we finally listening to Black women?
It took decades and dozens of allegations for the singer’s survivors to be heard. Activists aren’t sure the verdict is a turning point.
Americans do not see all Afghan refugees as equal
A new Vox/Data for Progress poll reveals some Americans’ selective stance on Afghan refugees.
How telescopes make the universe self-aware
Telescopes are time machines. Someday, they could take us to a time before starlight.
Why 4 companies control the beef industry
Corporate consolidation is making it impossible for cattle ranchers to stay afloat.
The worst horrors of factory farming could soon be phased out in Europe
Europe is on track to ban cages for farm animals as soon as 2027. The US could take much longer.
The problem with corporate “values”
When values are at odds with a company’s bottom line, all too often they won’t win out.
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