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Republican Presidential Candidates And The Sociology Of 'Climate Change Denial'

Olga Bonfiglio | Posted 06.04.2012 | Politics
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Research shows that conservative white males are more likely to espouse climate change denial than other groups. But, sociologically speaking, there are broader reasons for the phenomenon of denial that prevent Americans from committing to action on this international issue.

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Gutsy Gambles Deliver Win In Pizza Bowl

AP | LARRY LAGE | Posted 02.26.2012 | Sports
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DETROIT — Purdue quarterback Caleb TerBush took the final snap, sprinted to the sideline and handed the football to coach Danny Hope. Perhaps e...

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Study: KIPP Charter Schools Pull In More Cash Than Other Schools

Sarah Garland | Posted 06.03.2011 | Home
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A new study attempts to prove KIPP provides unfair advantages over traditional public schools, including more advantaged students and more private money at their disposal.

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Western Michigan University Receives Massive Donation

AP | Posted 05.25.2011 | College
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Donors have given Western Michigan University $100 million to launch a private medical school. University President John Dun...

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Obama At Kalamazoo Graduation (VIDEO): Michigan High School Students Win Obama As Commencement Speaker

Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP)- The prize in a national competition for commencement speaker, President Barack Obama handed out diplomas and a few hugs as the ...

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Possible Budget Cuts Could Raise Mich. Tuition

AP | TIM MARTIN | Posted 05.25.2011 | College
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LANSING, Mich. — A proposal to cut state aid to Michigan's public universities has some students worried their tuition bills could go up next fa...

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