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Social Issues

Ever wonder who's catching your cellphone calls?

Ever wonder who's catching your cellphone calls?

With the right equipment, people can hijack your cellphone. We know the eavesdropping is happening, but we don't know much about who's doing the listening.
by L. Carol Ritchie

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As immigrants move to the suburbs, tensions flare

As immigrants move to the suburbs, tensions flare

Today's immigrant families want to put their kids in the best public schools, which are often located in suburban middle-class neighborhoods.
by Caitlin Dickerson

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Turf shifts in culture wars as support for gay marriage rises

Turf shifts in culture wars as support for gay marriage rises

While polls show opinion on some social issues, like abortion, are relatively stable, public opinion on gay marriage has changed -- and changed fast.
by Mara Liasson

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Why don't Americans trust experts?

Why don't Americans trust experts?

What's fueling the mistrust? On issues including climate change, vaccines and politics, how do facts strengthen mistrust and fuel doubt?

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Counter Stories: From 'Black-ish' to 'Black Jesus'

Counter Stories: From 'Black-ish' to 'Black Jesus'

In this installment, panel members put on their critics' hats to appraise three TV shows focusing on Black America - "Black-ish," "Key & Peele," and "Black Jesus."

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Navajo presidential race shaken by language gap

Navajo presidential race shaken by language gap

Navajo law mandates the Navajo Nation president must speak the native language to hold office. For candidate Chris Deschene, that's a bit of a challenge.
by Tristan Ahtone

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Groups press U to take on NFL, ban DC team's mascot from stadium

Groups press U to take on NFL, ban DC team's mascot from stadium

The National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media contends the Vikings are violating their contract with the University of Minnesota.
by Alex Friedrich

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