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The Beauty of “Bl-Bl-Bl-Blue Moon”
As a society, we need to challenge our assumption that stammering makes someone somehow deficient.
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What Hockey Gives and What Hockey Takes Away
Hockey is good for the heart and soul, but treacherous for the brain.
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“Labor-Saving” Kitchen Gadgets End Up Creating More Work for Women
Instand Pot: great. Dover eggbeater? Not so much.
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Reporter Uncovers Airbnb Scam. Airbnb Shrugs, Pockets Money
Oh by the way, Airbnb makes money on cancellations, too.
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The Misidentification of Raheme Malik Perry
When a hospice takes a man off life support in a case of mistaken identity, who is responsible?
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David Letterman Is Truly Sorry
Ten years after calling Letterman out for creating a hostile work environment for women, Nell Scovell gets to talk with him about it.
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Airbrushing Out the Evidence of Her Son’s Differences
Are you really achieving representation for your child with special needs if you’re only sharing the upbeat, attractive photos on social media?
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As Impossible and Imperfect as Translation
“But poetry…has helped me to find new meaning within and across linguistic boundaries.”
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The Misconception of the Wild
Leo Schwartz finds out what lessons can be learned from the burned-out Oregon backcountry.