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While critics argue that empathy can be limiting, new research finds that empathy and reasoning work together to drive people ...

Debates over what teachers are teaching / Accusations that teachers are indoctrinating students are creating a culture of fear and self-censorship in American education.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, my family and I stumbled on a deal too good to ignore—cruise ship prices had plunged, so we happily booked our berths. Well, it turned out to be quite an adventure.

Today, prejudice against people who don’t share our race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or political persuasion is creating an atmosphere of distrust and hostility that is dividing the United States.

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Therapists can help estranged families understand the past, work on making amends, and potentially rebuild their relationships.