As concussions plague football, are there lessons from earlier concerns about boxing?
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The Case of the Missing Park Posters: An Ex-Ranger Hunts for New Deal-Era Art
A former park ranger is on the hunt to complete a collection of posters by artists commissioned by the government celebrating national parks.
Healing the Ozone: First Steps Toward Success
A worldwide effort to heal damage to the ozone layer is showing early progress.
Beekeepers and Scientists Join Forces to Protect the Pollinators
Honeybees, heroes in the national food supply, are under threat from parasites, exhaustion and a mysterious ailment. Here’s how beekeepers and scientists are fighting back to save the hives.
Why the Supreme Court Endorsed, Then Limited Affirmative Action
Ruling in a case that challenged practices that colleges use to select a diverse student body, the Supreme Court reverses itself.
In the Long Fight to Protect Native American Families, a Law Stands Guard
For generations, Native American children were removed from their homes and placed with white families. A recent Supreme Court ruling affirms the rights of Native families and tribes, giving them preference in adoption and foster care placement.
Why Are Schools Still Segregated? The Broken Promise of Brown v. Board of Education
The history of racial integration in public schools, and what happened after the buses stopped rolling.
How a 1968 Student Protest Fueled a Chicano Rights Movement
A massive protest by Mexican American high school students was a milestone in a movement for Chicano rights.