In Brief
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Maybe government could actually work
Lately, American government has defaulted to gridlock. Government shut-downs are a routine response to deep conflict, and in the wake of Supreme Court Justice Antonin … Read MoreCall Your Mom
Maybe you’ve heard on Facebook that “You never know how much your parents love you until you have a child to love.” This feel-good meme … Read MoreMurder Mystery
In a recent American Sociological Review piece, Michael Light and Jeffrey Ulmer analyze homicide deaths between 1989 and 2010 to examine the determinants of … Read MoreExpressing Depression
There are clear health disparities between Black and white Americans across many indicators, including mortality, disease, health behaviors, and self-rated health, but things are murkier … Read MoreCareer plans aren’t family plans
Why is there such persistent gender segregation in jobs in the U.S. labor force? One popular explanation is that women choose “family-friendly” occupations in order … Read MoreMiddle-Class Moms Managing Black Sons’ Vulnerability
Amidst the public outcry over young African-American men being killed by law enforcement, White House initiatives such as My Brother’s Keeper, and activism around Black … Read MoreHow the Young Weigh Weight
Obesity is associated with a number of health problems, but even as obesity has become more common, the average level of self-rated health among U.S. Read MoreWork History and Hiring
American workers are increasingly employed in jobs that are temporary, part-time, or mismatched with their education and skills. Despite this trend, little is known about … Read MoreDid Baby Boomers Opt Out Or Lean In?
Among Boomers, a great number were not forced to opt out of working due to family or health constraints. Read MoreYoung, Relentless Feminism
Youth activists emphasize that their feminism has no limits. It is intrinsically linked to the entirety of their lives. Read More