Sociology

'Solitary' Trailer Explores The Damaging Effects Of Prison Confinement

HBO's new documentary showcases a Virginia jail's reform efforts.
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Brazil Prison Riot Kills At Least 27 Inmates, Reports Say

Members of a drug gang are believed to have started the violence.
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Americans Give Donald Trump Low Marks For His Presidential Transition

Fifty-one percent of voters disapprove of the president-elect's performance.
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Evangelical Climate Scientist Explains Why Christians Should Care About The Environment

"All of us respect wise stewardship when it comes to being in charge of something."
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Sweetest Uncle Wears Suit To Meet Baby Niece 'Because First Impressions Matter'

Uncle Grant FTW!
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Obama Called Inequality 'The Defining Challenge Of Our Time.' He Didn't Do Much About It.

It's a sad legacy.
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Fewer Americans Put Off Expenses This Year

But most still say they were mindful of money when making holiday plans.
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For Moms In Prison, Distance Can Hurt As Much As Time

At the holidays, a family visit program is a gift that plays a vital role in a changing approach to women in prison.
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Opposing Donald Trump's Policies Is More Important Than Respecting Political Norms, Clinton Voters Say

Views are divided on what tone Barack Obama should strike during his remaining time as president.
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The West Should Blame Itself, Not Asia, For Inequality

Reversing the globalization we see today will lead to shrinking growth rates in the West, as well as in emerging economies. There are better solutions.
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