Public pension plan losses from bank failures seen as minor The failures of two U.S. banks this month meant losses for U.S. public-sector pension systems that invested in them The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
Pew Stats Show Americans View Jews, Protestants, Catholics More Favorably Than Muslims, Mormons A new poll shows Americans on favorability on different religious communities as the most dominant communities are viewed highly Zenger · Mar 21, 2023
20 years on, most Americans say Iraq invasion was the wrong decision The war has shaped a generation of U.S. foreign policy. Axios · Mar 18, 2023
States debate making changes to embattled voter roll system Election officials from states enrolled in a bipartisan effort to ensure accurate voter lists are meeting to consider changes demanded by some Republicans, who are threatening to pull out as the system is being targeted by conspiracy theories tied to the 2020 election The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023
Gender pay gap barely budged in past two decades Women earned 82 cents for every dollar men earned in 2022, compared to the 80 cents they earned in 2002. Axios · Mar 2, 2023
Why have young men fallen out of love with romantic relationships? Men aren’t naturally stoic: they’re just taught from a young age that emotions are for girls – and then people wonder why young men are so lonely The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2023
FIRs by kin, attacks by vigilantes: Interfaith couples on love and law Most Indians are against interfaith unions even though they see India as a religiously tolerant country, a Pew research had found in 2021. The survey said that 67 percent of Hindus and 80 percent of Muslims feel it’s important to stop women from their communities from such marriages. Newslaundry · Feb 16, 2023
State of the Union? Congress doesn't fully reflect diversity When lawmakers gather for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, the Republican side of the aisle will look slightly different than in years past The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
The specter of stranger danger lives on Our kids are safer than ever. So are we terrified they'll be abducted? Salon · Feb 6, 2023
Looking for love online? New study shows mixed experiences Whether looking for love or a casual encounter, 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they have used a dating site or app The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023
Vital medical tests evade regulation Money and lobbying help shield lab-developed tests, including prenatal screenings, from heightened federal scrutiny Salon · Jan 25, 2023
Losing their religion: why US churches are on the decline As the US adjusts to an increasingly non-religious population, thousands of churches are closing each year – probably accelerated by Covid The Guardian - US · Jan 22, 2023
Erika D. Smith: Bruce's Beach was a win for reparations. Why it matters that Black people lost it LOS ANGELES — Kavon Ward vividly remembers the sunny day in September of 2021 when she won. When Black people won. Los Angeles Times · Jan 10, 2023
5 New Studies That Challenge Conventional Wisdom About Kids and Tech A slew of recent research suggests parents should relax a bit about screen time. Reason · Dec 27, 2022
Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022 As fentanyl use spikes, feds urge states to ease methadone rules Ever since the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl began showing up in the illicit drug supply in 2014, the number of U.S. overdose deaths has skyrocketed — exceeding all other accidental deaths, including car crashes and gun violence.
WEKU · Dec 11, 2022 Young folks are moving in with their parents in record numbers. Meet 5 making it work Multigenerational living is on the rise, and the trend is growing fastest among Gen Zers and millennials.
Tribune News Service · Dec 9, 2022 Some Georgia pastors push back against spread of Christian nationalism ATLANTA -- The way the Rev. Will Dyer sees it, if pastors aren’t speaking out against Christian nationalism, then they’re making a huge mistake.
Salon · Dec 4, 2022 The cost of wildfires is rising States are struggling to budget given incomplete data
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022 Non-religious voters wield clout, tilt heavily Democratic Voters with no religious affiliation supported Democratic candidates and abortion rights by staggering percentages in the 2022 midterm elections
Salon · Nov 26, 2022 Religious Americans pray for Earth: poll But that concern for the planet doesn't always include climate change
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022 EXPLAINER: Islam's ban on alcohol and how it's applied The last-minute decision to ban the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in Qatar is the latest example of some of the tensions that have played out ahead of the tournament
Salon · Nov 13, 2022 The perks of being a sports fan This research shows how being a fan can lead to a better social life and other markers of wellbeing
Tribune News Service · Nov 11, 2022 From serving in uniform to serving in office: Wes Moore is first veteran to be elected Maryland governor in 36 years BALTIMORE — One is a Republican, the other a Democrat. Both have run for local public office, one successfully, the other not.
Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022 Climate change is affecting wildlife migration patterns in Idaho, new report shows A new report from the Pew Charitable Trust shows climate change, along with other human-caused factors, is altering wildlife migration patterns in Idaho and across the West, leading to less healthy animals and population declines.
Salon · Oct 28, 2022 Michigan GOP: Ban books on divorce It's a ludicrous idea that reflects the real Republican plan: Education is about social control, not learning