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Parenthood for Sale
Support for adoption transcends bipartisan politics. It is reflected in our popular culture, from Juno to The Blind Side. For the average...
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Apr 23, 20235 min read


Alexa, Am I Dying?
Amazon’s Alexa has reshaped how millions of American consumers live and behave at home. We might think of Alexa as that robot we yell at...
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May 28, 20196 min read


Biohacking: Brain or Body?
“Biohacking” is an evolving trend in which people change their food and lifestyle habits to take advantage of biological mechanisms and...
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Apr 22, 20193 min read


Sex Isn’t Illegal: Criminalizing Human Trafficking and Protecting Sex Workers
Hours before the AFC championship game this February, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited sex workers at the Orchids of...
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Apr 20, 20194 min read


The Hidden Price of Being a Woman
2018 was the “Year of the Woman”; across the U.S., citizens are rightfully excited by the significant rise in both female...
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Apr 20, 20195 min read


How Much is That Doggy in the Window?
Though it may hard to view your dogs (as cuddly as they may be) as finished products coming straight from a quasi-factory, this is a...
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Apr 18, 20195 min read


The Impossible Burger Wants to Win America’s Heart
In a couple decades, veganism might be a rational economic choice for Americans, rather than an ideological stance. Animal agriculture is...
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Apr 5, 20195 min read


When the Metrics Don’t Add Up: Understanding the Hispanic Paradox
Race is one of the most visible and pressing sources of inequity among Americans, particularly in its effect on health outcomes. Perhaps...
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Mar 6, 20194 min read
Trauma: Pervasive in Society, Pervading the Body
Odds are, seven out of every 10 people reading this have experienced trauma. Psychological trauma can occur following any distressing or...
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Mar 6, 20195 min read


Big Data Takes a Byte
Over half a century ago, American mathematician and philosopher Norbert Weiner stated that “information is information, not matter or...
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Jan 16, 20195 min read


Kristen’s Law: The War on (Opioid) Drugs Continues
As the opioid epidemic rages on, lawmakers have become increasingly pressured to pass legislation that will resolve one of America’s most...
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Dec 16, 20184 min read


Athletic Rosters and College Women’s Body Image Epidemic
At Brown, male and female athletes are supposed to receive equal treatment, and in many ways, they do. Facilities and funding, for...
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Nov 12, 20184 min read


The Dirt on Soap: Soap as an Agent of Political, Social, and Economic Agendas
In the context of day-to-day life, soap warrants minimal consideration. It is merely a material component involved in a greater process –...
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Dec 8, 20177 min read


Trust the Tap: Boosting Confidence in the Benefits of Tap Water
Only around half of Americans trust the water coming out of their faucets, according to a poll by the Associated Press. In light of...
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Nov 3, 20174 min read
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