Women and Congressional Elections: A Century of Change
November 6, 2012Women’s issues are making headlines in the Presidential Election but how have women done politically in the national election contests they’ve entered?
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Global Education Reimagined
November 5, 2012How can technology and connectivity provide education for students around the world?
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Envisioning a Continental Future
November 5, 2012Could revitalized economic partnerships with Mexico and Canada help strengthen the U.S. position during a time of economic uncertainty and increasing competition with Asian manufacturers and traders?
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The Complete World Knowledge of John Hodgman
November 1, 2012How does it feel to be the master and arbiter of “Complete World Knowledge”?
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The Past & Future of Affirmative Action
November 1, 2012The U.S. Supreme Court is currently weighing the future of affirmative action at American universities, but why was the policy created in the first place and what has affirmative action actually become?
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How Hearing Shapes the Mind
October 31, 2012How do the sounds we hear affect our lives and why do we automatically focus on some sounds – like spoken words or music – and ignore others?
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The Hidden History of the Libyan Revolution
October 31, 2012What led to the Libyan revolution, the ultimate collapse of the Gaddafi regime, and the events of September 11, 2012 which resulted in the death of four Americans including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens?
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Parents and the Pitfalls of Raising Boys and Girls
October 30, 2012How are modern parents dealing with changing cultural ideas about gender as they raise their kids?
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The Search for Our Planet's Twin
October 29, 2012Is there another planet somewhere out there that could support human life and what will happen if or when we find it?
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Health Care in Early America
October 29, 2012What was the healthcare system like during the first years of the American story?
