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Who Owns American Science?

For decades, taxpayers have helped fund the discoveries that...
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When Looking Away Becomes a Choice: What Cornell, Jefferson, and Washington Teach Us About Bystanders

When does looking away become a choice? From the...
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When Cabinet Secretaries Go Bad: Why One Bad Hire Can Haunt a Presidency

Cabinet secretaries rarely become household names—until something goes spectacularly...
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Who Benefits This Time? Following the Money in Venezuela’s New Oil Economy

Venezuela still has the oil. Now American companies, politically...
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How Venezuela Got Here: From Oil Boom to Operation Absolute Resolve

In 1950, Venezuela was one of the richest countries...

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Oil Isn’t Just Oil: Why America Imports Oil Even When It Produces So Much

The United States produces more crude oil than any...
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Could History Repeat Itself? How Rights and Protections Can Change

Americans often assume longstanding rights and legal protections are...
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Could Employers Fire Women for Being Pregnant?

For much of modern American history, pregnancy could cost...
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What Could Stop Your Vote From Being Counted in 2026?

What could stop an eligible voter's ballot from being...
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