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I've Drifted From My Childhood Friends. Are We Too Different?

It's not always necessary to cut off older friendships to make room for new ones.

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How Emergency Powers Pave the Way for Police Brutality at Protests

'Police have this incredible discretion and a lot of tools and a lot of manpower and weaponry to respond in a very aggressive way.'

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Carmen Sandiego's Influence Lives On, 30 Years Later

'Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?' helped kids learn about the world, and have a little fun along the way.

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My Roommate Is Too Clingy! How Do I Tell Him?

For this to work, you need to get past your fear of offending him.

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Citizen and Nextdoor Are Making Us All Vigilantes. Is That a Good Thing?

Public safety apps are creating a new kind of surveillance culture, absent of context.

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The Pandemic Has Me Feeling Mortal. What Do I Do?

Estate planning is important, but so is taking time to deal with all of your feelings.

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How to Manage Complicated Feelings During the Chauvin Trial

Tips from four Minneapolis-based mental health professionals.

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My Professor Said Something Racist. Do I Tell Them?

Don't point out their language to shame them, but to give them a chance to grow.

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The Seesaw Effect of Performative Activism

Black folks are harmed when learning starts and stops on social media.

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For Single Folks, the Pandemic Means Balancing Risk with Loneliness

The pandemic has been synonymous with isolation. But some are more isolated than others.

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I'm Burned Out on Video Calls, but I Miss My Friends!

Stressing about how to connect takes away a lot of the fun of it.

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Student Debt Cancellation Is in Reach. Is It Enough?

President Biden's plan — to cancel $10,000 — wouldn't dramatically change the system.

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