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The Regency period was queer and trans. ‘Bridgerton’ barely scratches the surface
The Netflix show is missing a richer and more accurate history of queer and trans life during that period in history.
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An unfinished reckoning with police violence: Community data shows ongoing systemic racism
Racialized communities are systematically over-represented in police use-of-force data across 17 cities and regions. And this is rooted in ongoing racism in policing.
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The graduate job market is grim right now – but the data says university is still worth it
The employment benefit of a degree is large.
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Iran war: ordinary Israelis and Lebanese remain trapped by the false promises of their leaders
Ordinary Lebanese and Israeli people are caught in the middle of a longstanding conflict between the Israeli government and Hezbollah.
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Tonight the Music Seems So Loud: George Michael’s music, artistry and drama
George Michael was a true artist who had a big hand in every aspect of the creation of his music.
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From Brexit to ‘Bregret’: ten years later, bitterness still prevails over the UK’s vote to leave the EU
On June 23 2016, a slight majority of Britons voted to leave the European Union. Today surveys show that more people are regretting the EU divorce deal rather than celebrating it.
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Chad is making Arabic equal to French in schools: the politics behind the move
Chad’s language policy has inherent potential for conflict.
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Student teachers in South Africa face a stressful career: how to prepare them better
Teacher education must help future teachers connect what they learn at university with the real challenges they will face in classrooms.
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Tax data can be mined to shape better policies. South Africa, Uganda and Zambia show how
Data labs in Zambia, South Africa and Uganda are deepening how governments understand the economies they are responsible for, and the people within them.
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Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup
The economic outlook for World Cup host cities isn’t looking good – but there’s still time to change that.
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A new reuse symbol aims to be as recognisable as the recycling logo – and make more of a difference
As part of a more effective network of reuse infrastructure, this new symbol could be a catalyst for more effective waste reduction.
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Most Americans broadly support public education for undocumented students – regardless of their political affiliation and religion
Some states are trying to challenge a long-held precedent that undocumented children are allowed to attend public school free of charge.