What can be done to help combat veterans recover from moral injury, including potential feelings of shame, grief, meaninglessness, and remorse?
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President Obama's Second Term
Now that the election is over, what are the next steps for President Obama and what challenges will he face in dealing with Congress for the rest of this year and beyond?
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American Generals: Success & Failure
Who holds American military generals accountable when their performance lags and have our expectations of military leadership changed?
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Women and Congressional Elections: A Century of Change
Women’s issues are making headlines in the Presidential Election but how have women done politically in the national election contests they’ve entered?
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Global Education Reimagined
How can technology and connectivity provide education for students around the world?
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Envisioning a Continental Future
Could revitalized economic partnerships with Mexico and Canada help strengthen the U.S. position during a time of economic uncertainty and increasing competition with Asian manufacturers and traders?
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The Complete World Knowledge of John Hodgman
How does it feel to be the master and arbiter of “Complete World Knowledge”?
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The Past & Future of Affirmative Action
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently weighing the future of affirmative action at American universities, but why was the policy created in the first place and what has affirmative action actually become?
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How Hearing Shapes the Mind
How do the sounds we hear affect our lives and why do we automatically focus on some sounds – like spoken words or music – and ignore others?
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The Hidden History of the Libyan Revolution
What led to the Libyan revolution, the ultimate collapse of the Gaddafi regime, and the events of September 11, 2012 which resulted in the death of four Americans including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens?
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Parents and the Pitfalls of Raising Boys and Girls
How are modern parents dealing with changing cultural ideas about gender as they raise their kids?
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The Search for Our Planet's Twin
Is there another planet somewhere out there that could support human life and what will happen if or when we find it?
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