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Bumbling Toward Extinction: Bees May Go Extinct Rather than Move North

As the climate warms, bumblebee species are being crushed as the ‘climate vice’ compresses their geographical ranges.

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As Above, So Below: Antarctica Ice Melting from Geothermal Heat, Too

Glaciologists drill deep into Antarctica and find that the ice is in a kind of panini press of heat from above and below.

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Fighting Economic Apartheid in America

We must stop economic apartheid in America.

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In Gay Marriage Ruling, Justice Kennedy’s California Roots Shine Through

In recent cases on redistricting and gay marriage, Justice Kennedy reveals himself as a vanishing breed of West Coast moderate Republican.

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Role Playing: The Mystery of Lewis Carroll

As far as his daily life went, “Lewis Carroll” was a complete non-person. He would walk away if strangers dared to mention “Alice” in his presence.

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New Overtime Pay: Finally a Break for the Middle Class

The Department of Labor proposed a new overtime pay threshold of $50,400. This is a big deal. Some 5 million workers will get a raise.

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Wheels of Peace Fosters Dialogue Between Youth of Iran and America

Wheels of Peace fosters dialogue between youth of Iran and America.

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Anticipatory Bribery

In viewing campaign contributions as the major source of corruption we overlook the more insidious flow of direct, personal payments – much of which might be called “anticipatory bribery.”

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How is Softball Still a Thing?

Women don’t play soccer with a larger, softer ball. Women don’t have to shoot basketballs underhanded.

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Awkward: Texas Wants Federal Disaster Relief

Texas representatives opposed disaster relief for the victims of Hurricane Sandy—now they want federal disaster relief.