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South Africa’s schools reflect an unequal society: what can teachers do about it?
South Africa wants teachers to change society. So why are they being trained to fit in?
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Month: October 2026
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Wainwright fire shows the importance of health-care system resilience to Canadian security
The response to a mass-casualty event does not play out in an otherwise empty health-care system. It competes with everyday care for staff, beds, transport and supplies.
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When powerful women are remembered as witches, we should challenge the historical motive
Historical women are remembered through reputations they never chose – we need not pass them on uncritically.
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Protecting children from harm isn’t enough — welfare systems must support healing through quality mental health care
Protection must also mean building the conditions young people need like stable relationships with adults who stay and real involvement in decisions about their care.
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Political power without balance leads to the erosion of democracy, what Montesquieu can teach modern-day France
Montesquieu’s philosophy on the need for counter-powers for safeguarding against revolt in societies serves as a reminder for France amid a climate of enduring unrest.
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When tax officials visit: why softer tax outreach can build trust in some places and erode it in others
Building the tax base in low-capacity settings is about making the state more visible and more credible.
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Palestinian citizens face a painful choice in Israel’s election: To vote or not
More than a third of Israel’s Palestinian citizens are expected to sit out the election.
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How buying weapons can harm a country’s economy
Investors are wary of potential conflict.
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Is it wrong to kill wild animals that attack humans? Sometimes conservation demands it
When wild animals kill people, the response can be controversial. But removing a dangerous individual can often protect people and other wildlife.
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State takeovers of struggling Texas school districts come at a high cost, with little evidence of success
The number of uncertified teachers rose, while enrolled student numbers dropped, following a state takeover of Houston. Data shows other uneven results across districts.
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A scuff on your bag, a dent in your mug – and suddenly it feels like time for a new one
While perfectionists hold themselves to high or even impossible standards, people who want perfect stuff hold what they buy and own to lofty standards.
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Are transgender sports bans really about protecting women? Survey data tells a different story
In a recent national survey, Americans with the most negative views of women were the biggest proponents of transgender sports bans.