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By 'focusing on the family,' James Dobson helped propel US evangelicals back into politics – making the Religious Right into the cultural force it is today
(THE CONVERSATION) For decades, one name was ubiquitous in American evangelical homes: Focus on the Family. A media empire with millions of listeners and readers, its messages about parenting, marriage and politics seemed to reach every conservative Christian church and school.
And one man's name was nearly synonymous with Focus ... (full story)
How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker
(THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump's administration has dramatically reshaped health and medical research by rolling back federal funding from institutions that have diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and by cutting federal funding for research projects that the administration considers related to DEI.
As of Aug. ... (full story)
How sea star wasting disease transformed the West Coast's ecology and economy
(THE CONVERSATION) Before 2013, divers on North America's west coast rarely saw purple sea urchins. The spiky animals, which are voracious kelp eaters,- were a favorite food of the coast's iconic sunflower sea stars. The giant sea stars, recognizable for their many arms, kept the urchin population in check, with the help of sea otte ... (full story)
Why aren't companies speeding up investment? A new theory offers an answer
(THE CONVERSATION) For years, I've puzzled over a question that seems to defy common sense: If stock markets are hitting records and tech innovation seems endless, why aren't companies pouring money back into new projects?
Yes, they're still investing – but the pace of business spending is slower than you'd expect, especia ... (full story)
Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus
(THE CONVERSATION) A friend offhandedly told me recently, "It's so easy to get my daughter to behave after her birthday – there are so many new toys to take away when she's bad!"
While there is certainly an appeal to such a powerful parenting hack, the truth is that there's a pretty big downside to parenting with ... (full story)