One in 5 of the poorest US households don’t have a car and rely on public transportation to get around.
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Two transportation scholars argue that telecommuting could play an important role in solving the coronavirus crisis.
A first-century B.C. Roman poet and philosopher, Lucretius was worried that our fear of death could lead to irrational beliefs and actions that could harm society.
It is becoming clear that this election season, the Democratic Party will likely adopt a center-left agenda.
The Fed and Congress have little ammunition available for fighting an economic downturn if COVID-19 triggers one.
A reduction in OSHA inspectors may lead to a reduction in workplace safety.
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended pilgrimage to its holy sites. Many Muslims travel to these holy sites round the year for a pilgrimage known as Umrah. Here is what it means to their faith.
In a survey, a majority of liberals and conservatives reported that they trust doctors and the CDC to reduce US risk of a coronavirus epidemic.
Harvey Weinstein’s conviction isn’t the norm for perpetrators of sexual violence.
Bees aren’t the only species that has a queen.
During a recent visit to India, Trump spoke at the world’s largest cricket stadium. Cricket came to India in the 18th century through British sailors and is a revered cultural institution in India.
New research shows that when companies do things like give to charity or reduce their carbon footprint, consumers perceive their products as less risky.
Irony is a slippery concept. Sometimes it’s used in speech, other times it’s used to describe a situation – oh, and it can also characterize an attitude. Is its versatility its downfall?
Banking deserts make it harder for children and young adults to become financially literate, which leads to worse credit and a lifetime of disadvantage.
Historically, indigenous people celebrated a girl’s transition to womanhood with a year-long ritual. Many such ritual practices were made ‘illegal’ by the US and Canadian governments.
In his State of the Union address, Trump said workers are experiencing a boom in wages. The numbers say different.
The curious history of a ritual meant to ward off bad luck.
Even though the UK is officially out of the EU on Jan. 31, it’ll take at least another 11 months of negotiations before its departure is complete.
An economist who has studied new ways to improve measures of gross domestic product explains what GDP is and how it could better reflect an economy and the well-being of its inhabitants.
Puerto Rico was once home to about 110,000 Taínos, an indigenous people decimated by the Spanish conquest. Their ancient homeland was located in the area hit hard by recent earthquakes.
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Associate Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Boston University
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Associate Professor of Hospitality Management, Colorado State University
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Assistant Professor of Economics, Clark University
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Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
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Associate Professor of Publishing, Portland State University
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Associate Professor of Book Publishing and Digital Humanities, Portland State University
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Professor of History, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Associate Professor of Law, University of Oregon
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Professor of International Relations, American University School of International Service
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Visiting Scholar at the Williams Institute and Assistant Professor of Government, American University
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Florida International University
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Associate Professor, University of Michigan
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Professor of Media Studies, Queensland University of Technology
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Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication, University of Florida
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Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine, University of Michigan
