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Dying without a will can cause all sorts of problems for families.
Airbnb's platform perpetuates the social exclusion of people with disabilities, while the 30-year-old ADA doesn't apply to the sharing economy.
Sexual health experts say it's a misconception that the cervix is insensitive, which can have implications for some medical procedures.
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing people to study and work online. It's also sparked a need for news and information. That's a challenge for the 24 million Americans who lack broadband internet access.
Skiing in a mall is bizarre enough. But a mall dubbed the 'American Dream' – when malls are vanishing, along with the postwar vision of the American Dream – is its own brand of eerie dissonance.
While the state of Texas says it is taking over the Houston school system in the name of school improvement, an expert argues the move is motivated by racism and political power struggles.
Seorang ahli menawarkan beberapa tip untuk mendapatkan keseimbangan yang tepat.
While there are negative impacts, many of the risks of too much screen time are overblown. A scholar who has studied the topic for years offers some tips for finding the right balance.
In an interview, law professor Carlos Ball explains how gay rights activists and corporations went from adversaries to partners. But would the alliance have happened if it had hurt companies' bottom lines?
According to a new study, about 52 of every 100,000 men and boys, and about 3 of every 100,000 women and girls, are killed by police in the US.
Phragmites australis, an invasive reed, has taken over wetlands across the US. But it also stabilizes shorelines and harbors many fish and birds. Is it time to compromise with this alien?
The Trump administration is preparing to shift billions in veterans' health care spending to private providers. Research suggests privatizing essential services comes with a social cost.
From human suffering to political chicanery to environmental degradation, the tide of bad news, blared in headlines every day, seems overwhelming. One poet and classics scholar asks: What can be done?
When 'The X-Files' launched 25 years ago, many women were inspired by Dr. Dana Scully to pursue science – a phenomenon known as the 'Scully Effect.' Entomologist Jessica Ware shares her story.
Saudi Arabia has arrested a number of feminists, while bringing in reforms for women. An expert argues why this goes to show that the kingdom remains adamant on not opening space for more voices.
Los escritores hispanohablantes han hecho contribuciones excepcionales a la literatura estadounidense. Aquí están autores hispanohablantes de los que quizás usted no ha oído hablar.
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While state takeovers of schools are nothing new, the ones taking place as of late suggest a political agenda is at play under the guise of school reform, a political science scholar argues.
Universities teach students and produce research -- but do they have responsibility to engage with the communities that surround them? Two university presidents explain why their answer is an emphatic yes.
Spanish-speaking writers have made exceptional contributions to American literature. Here are the best Latin American and Latino authors you probably haven't heard of.
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Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Rutgers University Newark
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Distinguished Professor of Law and Judge Frederick Lacey Scholar, Rutgers University Newark
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholar; School of Law/School of Public Affairs and Administration J.D./Ph.D. Student, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor, School of Criminal Justice, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor at the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University Newark
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Associate Professor of Biology, Rutgers University Newark
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Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor of Politics, Rutgers University Newark
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Professor of English, Rutgers University Newark
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Professor of Law and Judge Norma Shapiro Scholar, Rutgers University Newark
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Professor of Journalism and American Studies, Rutgers University Newark
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Assistant Professor, Rutgers University Newark
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Associate Professor of Management and Global Business , Rutgers University Newark
