Wednesday, November 11, 2015

publicreligion.org: “I Know What You Did Last Sunday” Finds Americans Significantly Inflate Religious Participation


"I Know What You Did Last Sunday" Finds Americans Significantly Inflate Religious Participation
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The Atlantic: Are Americans Lying to Pollsters About Same-Sex Marriage?


Are Americans Lying to Pollsters About Same-Sex Marriage?
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Some conservatives think the public isn't telling the truth about the extent of its support. They may be right—but not in the way they think. Read the full story


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Saturday, November 7, 2015

This Brilliant Comic Strip On Rich Vs Poor Upbringing Will Humble You

 

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Auckland-based illustrator Toby Morris reminds us that not everyone gets the same privileges in life, with this brilliant comic titled "On a Plate". The illustrations depict the story of two individuals born into different households and how their backgrounds and families play a huge role in the kind of opportunities they get in life. Check […]



http://digitalsynopsis.com/inspiration/privileged-kids-on-a-plate-pencilsword-toby-morris/

 

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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Police Killings of Blacks: Here Is What the Data Say - The New York Times

 

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The race problem revealed by the statistics on both killings and arrests of blacks reflects something larger: the structure of our society, our laws and policies.



http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/18/upshot/police-killings-of-blacks-what-the-data-says.html?mwrsm=Email&_r=0

 

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Saturday, October 3, 2015

Article: No, Native Americans aren't genetically more susceptible to alcoholism

No, Native Americans aren't genetically more susceptible to alcoholism

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Friday, September 25, 2015

Article: The psychology of poverty helps explain why it’s so hard to escape

The psychology of poverty helps explain why it's so hard to escape

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

All the 'Happy Birthday' song copyright claims are invalid, federal judge rules - LA Times

 

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None of the companies that have collected royalties on the "Happy Birthday" song for the past 80 years held a valid copyright claim to one of the most popular songs in history, a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled on Tuesday.



http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-happy-birthday-song-lawsuit-decision-20150922-story.html

 

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It's Elementary talking about gay issues in school part 1 - YouTube

 

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A window into what really happens when teachers address lesbian and gay issues with their students in age-appropriate ways. With footage shot in six public a...



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On Equal Pay Day, key facts about the gender pay gap | Pew Research Center

 

77% of women and 63% of men believe "this country needs to continue making changes to give men and women equality in the workplace."



http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/04/14/on-equal-pay-day-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-gender-pay-gap/

 

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Saturday, September 19, 2015

Article: 'The Typical Male U.S. Worker Earned Less in 2014 Than in 1973'

'The Typical Male U.S. Worker Earned Less in 2014 Than in 1973'

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Saturday, September 5, 2015

Kim Davis isn't the only one refusing same-sex marriages

 

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A judge in Oregon and magistrates in North Carolina are also refusing gay couples in the name of religious liberty.



http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/09/05/kentucky-clerk-same-sex-marriage-license-religious-freedom/71770124/

 

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FORTUNE • Charting the Gender Wage Gap

 

The gender wage gap is shrinking, yet the pace of gains has actually slowed in recent years.



http://archive.fortune.com/2015/women-wage-gap/index.html

 

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