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Election|Political|US

Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment

No president is supposed to serve more than two full terms. That rule became part of the US Constitution in 1951, after President Franklin D. Roosevelt died.

Why a presidential term limit got written into the Constitution – the story of the 22nd Amendment
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Being homeless means not being free − as Americans are supposed to be

To be homeless is a condition in which a person’s freedom is profoundly compromised. And that’s un-American, says a philosopher.

Being homeless means not being free − as Americans are supposed to be
Lifestyle|Opinion

Are you really in love? How expanding your love lexicon can change your relationships and how you see yourself

Words have power, and what vocabulary you have at your disposal to describe your relationships with other people can shape what directions those relationships can take.

Are you really in love? How expanding your love lexicon can change your relationships and how you see yourself
News|Opinion

Campus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy

In most cases, it’s reasonable to expect that groups of protesters will abide by the law. But there are times when doing so diminishes the effectiveness of the protests.

Campus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy
Lifestyle|Opinion

What is love? A philosopher explains it’s not a choice or a feeling − it’s a practice

What makes a relationship last when feelings fade or circumstances change? Can you force yourself to love someone you hate or don’t care about?

What is love? A philosopher explains it’s not a choice or a feeling − it’s a practice
Opinion|Political

Nationalism is not patriotism: 3 insights from Orwell about Trump and the 2024 election

George Orwell, who wrote about war, totalitarianism, nationalism and patriotism in the 1940s, would have had a lot to say about Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric.

Nationalism is not patriotism: 3 insights from Orwell about Trump and the 2024 election
Food

‘Safe route’ or ‘sushi route’ − 2 strategies to turn yuck to yum and convince people to eat unusual foods

Past shifts in food habits suggest there are 2 paths to the adoption of new foods: One relies on familiarity and safety, the other on novelty and excitement.

‘Safe route’ or ‘sushi route’ − 2 strategies to turn yuck to yum and convince people to eat unusual foods
Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US

Americans agree more than they might think − not knowing this jeopardizes the nation’s shared values

Most Americans actually agree on key issues, including reproductive rights, firearms laws and climate change.

Americans agree more than they might think − not knowing this jeopardizes the nation’s shared values
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Awkwardness can hit in any social situation – here are a philosopher’s 5 strategies to navigate it with grace

Awkwardness is what happens in social interactions when you suddenly find yourself without a script to guide you through.

Awkwardness can hit in any social situation – here are a philosopher’s 5 strategies to navigate it with grace
Health|Political|US

What the US Supreme Court will consider when it rules on gender-affirming care for trans children

The Supreme Court’s decision about a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for trans youth will determine how strongly the equal protection clause protects trans people.

What the US Supreme Court will consider when it rules on gender-affirming care for trans children

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