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Colleges and Universities

How Should Universities Atone for Their Past Mistakes?

Higher-education institutions are acknowledging their histories of slavery and discrimination.

BY Alia Wong, The Atlantic

Blog Post

10.03.2016
Global Health

What Happened While America Waited for Zika Funding

Congress finally approved a $1.1 billion deal—but Zika has already done real damage in the U.S.

BY Julie Beck, The Atlantic

Blog Post

09.30.2016
Defense Policy

John Kerry Calls Bombing of Aleppo ‘Beyond the Pale’

Fighting in the Syrian city has led to a devastating, and worsening, humanitarian crisis.

BY Clare Foran, The Atlantic

Blog Post

09.30.2016
US Government

Paul Ryan on Election Outcome

“I’m tired of divided government, it doesn’t work very well,” House Speaker Paul Ryan lamented in an interview with Ron Brownstein.

BY Clare Foran, The Atlantic

Blog Post

09.29.2016
Criminal Law and Justice

When Language Fails

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie spoke about police killings in America.

BY Julie Beck, The Atlantic

Blog Post

09.29.2016
National Security

CIA Director on 9/11 Legislation

Congress delivered a historic rebuke to the administration by overriding Obama’s veto.

BY Clare Foran, The Atlantic

Blog Post

09.28.2016
Criminal Law and Justice

What About Convicts of Violent Crimes?

An incarceration-reform advocate and former inmate makes the case for broader rehabilitation efforts.

BY Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic

Blog Post

07.20.2016
Colleges and Universities

Learning to Be Human

In an era fixated with science, the humanities are more vital than ever.

BY Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic

Blog Post

07.19.2016
US Government

Threats to Civic Health in America

Former members of Congress express concerns about U.S. politics.

BY Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic

Blog Post

07.18.2016
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