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National Guard Being Activated For The Coronavirus Effort
The governor, not the president, controls the National Guard.
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The New Coronavirus May Be What Ends The Global Wildlife Trade
Repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic are driving faster, stronger reforms in several countries known for illegal trafficking in animals.
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The Two-Party System Is Here To Stay
Despite the fact that only 38% of Americans say they think the Democratic and Republican parties are doing an adequate job, they’re unlikely to disappear.
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There’s Plenty Of Toilet Paper In The US — So Why Are People Hoarding It?
Modern economies run on trust and confidence. COVID-19 is breaking down that trust.
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Why Health Officials Are More Worried About Coronavirus Than The Flu
An epidemiologist answers some critical questions about the spread of the virus and potential responses.
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Guam Residents Compensated For World War II Atrocities Decades Later
About 3,000 islanders are expected to get payments ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 for their suffering at the hands of Japan during World War II.
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Assisted Dying Is Not The Easy Way Out
In the U.S. intolerable suffering and an incurable medical condition alone are not enough to qualify someone for an aided death.
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A Military Perspective On Climate Change
Military leaders have been contending with climate change impacts on bases, forces and equipment around the world.
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What Happens To All That Leftover Presidential Campaign Cash?
It’s against the law to use it for personal expenses. But there are plenty of other options.
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The 1920 Census: What History Has Taught Us
A hundred years ago, Congress was so bitterly divided it threw out the 1920 census results. Are we headed there again?