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Bowling Alone at Twenty
Two decades ago, Robert Putnam published a book that provoked a small cottage industry’s worth of responses from pundits and
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November 10, 2020
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The Riots and the Fragility of Civilization
The widespread protests over the last week began as a response to a grave wrong in modern America. The death
Alexandra Hudson
November 10, 2020
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America urgently needs to reinvent itself again
This weekend, Americans celebrate the independence of a nation founded on the ideals of equality, liberty and life. Yet, we’re
Alexandra Hudson
November 10, 2020
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COVID-19 has devastated Americans’ mental health. Here’s a simple way all of us can help.
Even without a pandemic, suicide rates are difficult to track with precision. But early indicators suggest that the problem has
Alexandra Hudson
November 10, 2020
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As COVID-19 forces them to slow down, families find joy in spending more time together
The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 1.1 million people worldwide, including more than 223,000 in the United States. It’s
Alexandra Hudson
November 10, 2020