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How Cities Can Live Through Climate Change With ‘Managed Retreat’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

How Cities Can Live Through Climate Change With ‘Managed Retreat’

The tactic can take many forms, but the common thread is the idea of retooling cities to withstand climate shocks.

Why Your Brain May Need Time To Adjust To ‘Un-Social Distancing’ Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Why Your Brain May Need Time To Adjust To ‘Un-Social Distancing’

A recent study found that reducing social interaction causes social cravings – producing brain activity patterns similar to food deprivation.

Choosing The Next Dalai Lama Will Be More Than A Religious Issue

Choosing The Next Dalai Lama Will Be More Than A Religious Issue

The current dalai lama was enthroned when he was about 4 years old. Today the selection process for the next dalai lama remains uncertain due to claims by China.

Why Nobody Will Ever Agree On Whether COVID Lockdowns Were Worth It Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Why Nobody Will Ever Agree On Whether COVID Lockdowns Were Worth It

Even if it were possible to isolate the number of deaths prevented through a lockdown, it’s hard to measure costs and benefits associated with coronavirus policies.

A New Stamp Honors Japanese Americans Who Served In WWII Courtesy: US Army Signal Corps via Wikimedia Commons

A New Stamp Honors Japanese Americans Who Served In WWII

Japanese American soldiers in World War II fought the Axis abroad and racial prejudice at home.

Body Cameras Help Monitor Police But Can Invade People’s Privacy Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Body Cameras Help Monitor Police But Can Invade People’s Privacy

Body-worn cameras have been issued to police all over the United States, with a patchwork of regulations and laws governing their operation and the video they record.

What If A Rocket Landed On Your House? The Problem With Space Junk Getty Images/iStockphoto

What If A Rocket Landed On Your House? The Problem With Space Junk

If a satellite falls on your house, space law protects you – but there are no legal penalties for leaving junk in orbit.

The Key To Police Reform? Both Officer And Community Buy-In Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

The Key To Police Reform? Both Officer And Community Buy-In

Putting community engagement at the heart of police reforms undoubtedly is a stride in the right direction. But officers need support for their work, too.