Invisible citizens
Today, there are more slaves than ever; yesterday, captives and slaves had more social and cultural impact than many think. Check out this 4-part story on slavery.
Part 1. Introduction
Part 2. Slaves ‘a necessity’
Part 3. Invisible citizens
Part 4. Defying the Greek ideal
Toxic neighborhoods in black and white
African Americans and single mothers with young children compose a disproportionate share of the population living in the most polluted neighborhoods in America, a University of Colorado sociologist has found.
Depression Rx: Get dirty, get warm
The man who discovered that playing in the dirt might ease depression is probing the link between higher temperatures and elevated mood.
‘Cheaters’ profit from ‘fine print’
Do you read the “fine print?” No? Many of us don’t. Counting on consumers who glaze over the “fine print” may be one way firms “cheat,” offering sub-standard products to the masses, according to new research by University of Colorado Economics Professor Yongmin Chen.
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