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MLK observed that we are called to love our enemies, not to like them. Is that the secret to fighting polarization?.

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Forget the warm fuzzies of finding common ground – to beat polarization, try changing your expectations

A new Washington state law requiring clergy to report child abuse revealed during confession was recently put on hold by a federal judge, citing First Amendment concerns. A Catholic scholar explores the sacrament of reconciliation:.

Rural women face higher rates of violence than their urban counterparts, yet receive less attention and support. A criminologist sheds light on the unique challenges and risks in rural communities:

“Why is the object of golf to play as little golf as possible?” asks Bryleigh, age 12. A sports management explains why, unlike most sports, the lowest score is the champion. . #curiouskids.

"Animal Farm" and "1984" grew out of author George Orwell's concerns about freedom being threatened not just by totalitarianism, but also by poverty and oppressive working conditions. A professor of philosophy and law explains: .#LaborDay.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains unmoved by Israel’s lurch toward pariah status. But at home and abroad, some Israelis are starting to feel the pain, explains an Israeli scholar of the Middle East working in the U.S.

“As a scholar of rhetoric and the mother of an autistic child, in the language of #MAHA I hear a disregard for the humanity of people with disabilities and a shift from supporting them to blaming them for their needs.” Megan Donelson, University of Dayton

Pakistan's summer monsoon floods have killed over 700 people since July, with #climatechange intensifying rainfall and accelerating glacier melt. Rising temperatures are turning a vital rain season into a looming catastrophe.

“Hard Hope asks people to take a break from the bubblegum optimism of believing everyone is just moments away from seeing eye to eye… It’s a. form of hope that’s more about indebted coexistence.” .- Sarah Pessin, University of Denver.

Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms

🌊 3D-printing special patterns in seawalls could change them from ocean killers to thriving marine environments. Florida State University's Sara Pezeshk explains how these BIOCAP tiles work and why they could be a game changer for coastal cities threatened by rising seas.

Orwell’s opposition to totalitarianism was rooted in his support for freeing workers from poverty and exploitation

Why is the object of golf to play as little golf as possible?

Rural women are at a higher risk of violence − and less likely to get help

Why is the object of golf to play as little golf as possible?

From public confession to private penance: How Catholic confession has evolved over centuries

How federal officials talk about health is shifting in troubling ways – and that change makes me worried for my autistic child

#Wildfires dominate headlines more than ever, yet globally less land is burning. A key reason is Africa, where the total area burned has been steadily declining. New research looks at trends over the past two decades:.

Next time you see a spiderweb, pause before clearing it away. You’re looking at a feat of natural engineering, built to fit its environment, fine-tuned over millions of years, and made from one of the strongest materials in nature.