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Nov 08 2024EDUCATION

Educational Fairness: What Matters in Benin Households

In Benin, kids' educational luck often depends on their gender and birth order, especially in homes with less-educated parents. A study found that 70% of the differences in education levels among siblings stem from these factors. However, in families where parents have college degrees, these effects

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Nov 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Instagram Celebrities and Violence Against Women: A Closer Look

Instagram is a big deal for celebrities. It's where they chat with fans, share their lives, and sometimes, talk about serious issues. One of those issues is violence against women. Researchers took a good, hard look at what 145 famous Instagrammers had to say about this topic. They checked out 74 po

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

The Impact of Gender and Power in Politics

Have you ever wondered why some people have a hard time imagining a woman as the leader of their country? Let's take a look at Vice President Kamala Harris' recent campaign. Despite running a solid race, she couldn't break the so-called "VP curse. " Only one sitting vice president in the last centur

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Will the US Ever Elect a Female President?

Precious Brady-Davis, a Black transgender woman, just won a local election but felt disappointed that the US didn't elect a female president. Many women voters also shared this sentiment. Despite Kamala Harris' historic run, she didn't secure enough votes to win. Some women supported Trump for his v

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Educational Fairness: How Gender, Birth Order, and Parents' Education Matter in Benin

In Benin, a study looked at how gender, birth order, and natural skills affect how much education kids in the same family get. They used two methods: a simple approach and a detailed model of how families divide their resources for education. The researchers found that in families where parents did

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Sarah McBride Makes History: First Trans Congressperson

In a significant milestone for representation, Sarah McBride, a state senator from Delaware, is set to become the first openly transgender person to serve in the U. S. Congress. This accomplishments follows her win in Delaware's at-large House seat, which was left vacant by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

The Health Election: Six Major Issues Hanging in the Balance

The upcoming election is a big deal for healthcare in the US. We're talking about six major issues that could see big changes depending on who wins. First, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums. Right now, there are extra subsidies that make insurance cheaper, but they're set to expire in 2025. Vi

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Empty Seats at Trump's Georgia Rally: What Does It Mean?

Donald Trump's final rally in Georgia, a key state for the upcoming election, saw many empty seats. Photos and videos from the event at the Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon showed several empty spots as Trump spoke. This comes after Vice President Kamala Harris suggested during their September de

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Quest to Win Women vs. His Old Patterns

Donald Trump’s recent campaign has been marked by a big challenge—winning over women voters. Despite saying he’ll be a “protector” of women, his approach has been criticized for being outdated and paternalistic. He's even joked along with offensive comments, like the infamous one about Vice Presiden

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Democrats and Kids: A Storm Over Science

Imagine this: a U. S. senator who was once an OB-GYN is fighting for children's health in a different way now—not in a delivery room, but in the halls of Congress. This senator is worried about what some Democratic leaders are pushing—surgeries and hormones for kids who want to change their gender.

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