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Devolution

America’s anti-science fringe driving us backward in more ways than one.

Both used to be good jobs, but attacks by ideologues and greedy corporate bosses have pulled the rug out.

Cities and states are experimenting with “baby bonds” to narrow America’s yawning opportunity divide.

Banning kids from learning about themselves and each other isn’t just ineffective — it’s cruel.

The war in Ukraine is blurring the lines between civilian and military nuclear programs.

Too many lawmakers are happy to dole out subsidies for the rich and corporations while resisting pay increases for educators.

In football families like mine, the game means pain — and all too often, addiction to painkillers. Lawmakers can help.

Lawmakers are filling schools with police and viciously targeting students and teachers. How are kids supposed to learn?

Legalization opponents have lost the hearts and minds of the public, so they’re trying to take the public out of the equation.

I borrowed modestly, worked on campus, and still had to skip meals to make loan payments — and I was one of the lucky ones.