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Liberal Women in the Making: The Shift Towards a More Progressive Future

September 13, 2024

The recent Gallup study has revealed a significant trend among young women, who are increasingly identifying as liberal. In fact, around 4 in 10 women aged 18-29 now identify as liberal, a whopping 10% higher than in the early 2000s. This shift is most pronounced on issues like abortion, the environ

health

A Healthy Smile, But for How Long? Minnesota's Dental Health Ranking

September 12, 2024

The age-old question: how do we stack up in terms of dental health? It's a concern that's on many of our minds, especially those of us who've had our fair share of cavities and fillings. But what about Minnesota, our beloved state? How do we compare to the rest of the country? According to the data

health

VA Hospitals Soar to New Heights: Unraveling the Secret to Their Care Quality Success

September 12, 2024

VA hospitals have once again defied the odds by topping the charts in care quality and patient satisfaction, leaving their non-VA counterparts in their dust. But what's behind this remarkable achievement? Is it a result of their unwavering commitment to serving veterans? Or are there other factors

entertainment

A Tale of Unlikely Friendship and Grief: My Dead Friend Zoe Pushed to 2025

September 12, 2024

Imagine a film that weaves a complex tapestry from trauma, memory, and the enduring strength of human connection. Directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, this dark veteran dramedy explores the complicated friendship between two U.S. Army Afghanistan veterans, Merit and Zoe. The film delves into a complex

technology

PS5 Pro: Worth the Upgrade or Just a Fancy New Console?

September 12, 2024

Imagine having a PS5 that can render gameplay at mind-boggling 45% faster clip, with stunning ray-tracing capabilities and AI-enhanced upscaling. That's what the PS5 Pro promises to deliver, but is it worth the hefty price tag of $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,199.95? First, let's consider the new hardwa

crime

ShotSpotter: A Life-Saving Technology with a Price Tag

September 12, 2024

Imagine a technology that can save lives by providing rapid aid to victims of gun violence. ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, seems to be just that. However, it doesn't solve crime – it's not a magic bullet. A study by the University of Chicago Crime Lab found that areas with ShotSpotter t

opinion

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

September 12, 2024

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th

finance

California's Proposition 4: A Borrowing Binge or Wise Investment?

September 12, 2024

California's Proposition 4 is set to borrow $10 billion to fund a plethora of environmental projects. But is this measure more about politics than sound policy? After this year's budget debacle, the state should be focusing on cutting debt, not increasing it. The measure's 100+ programs lack a sens

politics

The Godfather of the Trumpist Right's Gender Politics: Unpacking Mansfield's Neopatriarchy Movement

September 12, 2024

Imagine a world where men and women are equal, but not the same. Harvey Mansfield, a renowned Harvard political theorist, wants to create. In his book, he argued that traditional gender norms are not just outdated, but dangerous. He believes men and women have different strengths and weaknesses, and

finance

Tackling Social Security's Future: Can Closing Tax Loopholes Fund the Program Until 2100?

September 12, 2024

Imagine if Social Security's sacred guarantee wasn't on the chopping block, but rather, it was fully funded for decades to come. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) claims that cracking down on mega-rich tax dodgers could keep the New Deal program whole until the end of this century. Wyden estimates that the ul